A few years ago, I was stuck in a really bad relationship with somebody who was engaged elsewhere but who kept toying with my feelings anyway. The song Cheers Darling was almost a perfect image of this horrible situation, and I had downloaded plenty of other songs from O, listening to them while being emo and stuff.

Luckily, two years ago, I met a wonderful guy with whom I am still very much in love. I told him about Damien Rice, saying I loved him a lot, but could never buy his album because of all the bad memories that came with it. So, for a two-year anniversary a month ago, he gave me the album. Now, when I listen to it, it reminds me of my boyfried!

It is still a rather depressing CD though, for all its greatness. I woke up with it a few times but found my day was a bit sadder because of it. I discovered a song on it though (I had previously downloaded most of them, but not all) that I enjoy incredibly, Amie_. The only weird thing with that song is that when he sings "_read me the story of O", I always imagine reading big arthrian legends, though obviously that’s not at all what The Story of O is about!

I know it’s hackneyed, and revoltingly sensitive-singer-songwriter, and disgustingly radio friendly but… this album gives me the right fucking horn. I defy anyone to listen to “The Blower’s Daughter” and not feel a… twinge.

Edit: I fucked up. It’s not “The Blower’s Daughter” that gives me twinges. It’s “Volcanoes”. “The Blower’s Daughter” is all soppy, while “Volcanoes” is pervy and wrong. Which is far more like me.

This album is a little too JohnMayer-esque for me. The most redeeming part of the album was Silent Night, the last song on the three part Eskimo track. Lisa Hannigan has a wonderful voice. Too bad she isn’t the one singing all the songs.

There’s so much emotion in this album. I just lovelovelove it, especially the fact that the last track is really three separate songs.

Fleaurdeelis, couldnt have put it better, very beautiful and perfuct for bedtime.

One of the greatest albums i’ve heard in along time. His voice is very haunting….and i just get lost in it.

Like a lullaby. Listen to it before you sleep and you will love it.