Damien Dempsey is HUGE in Ireland. He's earned some much deserved respect throughout his career opening for Bob Dylan, Sinéad O'Connor, and Morrissey as well as winning 4 Irish Meteor Awards. His new album,

, combines traditional Irish post-pub sing-alongs with rock n' roll, reggae, and even a little electronica.

Here's some praise for

It (

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) confirms Dempsey's position as one of Ireland's great singer-songwriters" [The Guardian (London)]

...one of the greatest songwriters of his generation" [Irish Abroad (USA)]

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is folk and roots rock with substance, with the sound of Ireland mixed in for good measure. A most intriguing cocktail." [Billboard]

Key Tracks

Maasai (

): Powerful chanting vocals over a driving rock beat. This guy's got pipes!

Your Pretty Smile (

): Equal parts Irish-pub sing-along and reggae. If Dempsey's not the Irish Bob Marley, then who is?

The City (

): Dempsey goes electronic -- spin this track at your next rave.

Check out this video for Your Pretty Smile (

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