Damien Rice

The Profile

Damien Rice is an Irish singer-songwriter known for intimate, emotionally intense folk and folk-rock. He debuted with the album "O" and later released "9" and "My Favourite Faded Fantasy"; his work is frequently associated with collaborations and live performances.

Publicly known: Damien Rice (born 1973) is an Irish singer-songwriter. He was a member of the band Juniper before his solo career.

Across 11 reviews, Damien Rice is celebrated as an Irish singer-songwriter with intense emotional delivery, intimate arrangements, and a standout debut in "O". "9" is generally seen as strong but often judged a step below "O", while still praised for specific songs like "9 Crimes" and "Elephant". "My Favourite Faded Fantasy" is portrayed as a long-awaited comeback marked by glacial atmospheres and refined production. The live dimension is repeatedly described as a place where his songs gain extra power through performance and arrangements.