By all accounts, Damien Rice stormed it in Whelan’s last night.

Were you there?

How was it for you?

We knew him when he was just Paddy Field…

For most of an enthralling and hugely generous 150 minute set, Rice performed alone with his guitar…His sound was also embellished by the judicious use of pedals, adding colour and depth to the music. The word for now is that Damien Rice is back – and back to his best. Long may it continue…

Damien Rice Returns In Triumph (Hot Press)

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