This Dublin-based singer/songwriter has been compared to Jeff Buckley, but Casey's second album proves he's his own man. The variety is striking, from 'Bend Down Low's' monastic choirs to 'Don't Need Anyone's' electronica.

Hot Stars ****

While all the talk may currently be of Damien Rice, Paddy Casey is another Irish songsmith who could soon have more than a few tongues wagging in praise.

His 1999 debut album Amen (So Be It) picked up many plaudits, and led to support slots with the likes of REM and the Pretenders.

Follow up, Living, is a natural progression, but it's more socially dynamic, from the driving Want It Can't Have It, through to the dancey Don't Need Anymore, and introspective closing Self Servin' Society.

There are many parallels to be drawn with David Gray, the voice included, which will do Casey no harm if manages similar sales figures.

The Observer, March 4

Casey is absolutely huge in Ireland and this second album demonstrates why. No world-saving lyrics or dazzling production values here, just a set of heartfelt, well-turned songs which nod in the direction of other modest craftsmen such as Paul Brady. Not as quirky nor as unvarnished as the work of that other Great Green Hope, David Kitt, but considerably more characterful than the UK's own David Gray, Casey gives us songs that occasionally rock our (Want It Cant Have It recalls the delirious sixties guitar pop of The Searches or The Honeycombs) but are at their best when the acoustic bones are still in evidence. Highlights are Stumble, the deceptively simple Livin', the cantering Saints & Sinners and the concluding anthem Self Servin' Society.

Manchester Evening News ****

Paddy Casey, the much admired Irish solo artist, releases his first studio recordings since his critically acclaimed debut 'Amen (So Be It).
It's been a long wait for the follow up, but it's worth the wait. Welcome to a new, more musically mature album from a whole new mature world of Paddy Casey.

Says Paddy of the album "I think it's a lot more interesting dynamically. It's a much better album; more upbeat. I wanted to make an album that went more for the rhythm end of things using percussion and beats and with a few tracks that people could dance to."

To support the international success of the album, Paddy hit the road in earnest with headline shows as well supports with everyone from REM to The Pretenders taking him the full length and breadth of North America as well as right the way round Europe and Australia. 'Living' went to number 2 in the Irish chart, held off only by Dido, by a mere 86 copies. Not that we're bitter of course!

Juice Magazine****

On first listen it's easy to bag former busker Casey as a David Gray soundalike but that's to do him an injustice. Yes another towering talent from Dublin, he's a superb singer songwriter. Upbeat opener Livin' adds synthesised brass, single saints & Sinners is jangly in all the right places and Want It can't Have It is a slice of indie pop-rock that recalls the Manics. Elsewhere, Miracle is downright dancefloor funky. Wait for a minute or two for a hidden track with a gorgeously stretched synth playout.

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