Damien Rice (born 1973, County Kildare, Ireland) is an Irish singer-songwriter and former member of the band Juniper. His solo albums include O (debut), 9 and My Favourite Faded Fantasy. He is known for intimate, melancholic songs and frequent collaboration with Lisa Hannigan.

Reviews and public records note his former band Juniper, collaboration with Lisa Hannigan, that O was widely acclaimed as his debut, that 9 followed, and that My Favourite Faded Fantasy involved producer Rick Rubin and was influenced by time spent in Iceland; several reviews also mention periods living/working in Tuscany.

DeBaser reviews consistently praise Damien Rice's intimate voice, melancholic songwriting and moving live shows. Key albums discussed are O, 9 and My Favourite Faded Fantasy. Reviews highlight collaborations with Lisa Hannigan and production notes (Rick Rubin on the 2014 album). Live recordings and the emotional charge of his performances are recurring themes.

For:Listeners of intimate singer-songwriter folk and fans of melancholic acoustic music.

 “Sometimes you have to leave what you love, to try and love it again. I would give everything away, career, songs, fame to have Lisa back”

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 The voice: incredibly deep, sad, practically a razor, so much melody, the cellos converse with him, they swap roles in a very, very sophisticated game.

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 Anyone who has seen the Irish singer live knows that in this setting, Damien Rice and his songs gain added value.

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 “Eskimo” where that natural ability, called lyricism, is perfectly achieved: the soprano blends with Rice’s voice with such velvety power to reach the unreachable.

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