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Beautiful Kurt Nilsen Album

Merridith | Atlanta, GA USA | 08/19/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Rise to the Occasion is by far my favorite Kurt Nilsen album. The songs all fit together and flow seemlessly. It's quiet, mostly acoustic, the melodies are catchy and his voice is flawless (as usual). I like his other stuff, but this is the first one I can actually call beautiful."

Kurt Nilsen scores again!

Rushmore | CHICAGO, IL United States | 07/23/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"For anyone who is put off, as I was, by the idea of Kurt doing country, and the picture of him in a cowboy hat (which I don't happen to think is his best look), rest assured this is pure Kurt with a little pedal steel added in. If anything the songs are maybe a little more subdued and mellow than we usually get from him. The duet with Willie Nelson is very fine. Not my favorite Kurt album, but definitely an honorable addition to his oeuvre. I just don't understand why he's not a huge hit in the States."

The Noorse Super-Voice

Wendy Laski | California | 07/06/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the album you want if you love his voice. The reason: his uber-smooth and controlled voice is featured, the way it should be, rather than competing with all that instrumental distraction. I can listen to it over and over and can't get enough of that voice. Intonation, intensity, it's all there.



I have his other albums, but this is the best. And I want to know when we'll get more...and when I can enjoy seeing him in the US (but I understand he doesn't do the US and England because we have this ridiculous, expoitive behavior evidenced by paparazzi, tabloids, litigious wackos... On second thought, excellent strategy, Kurt, I admire your motivation to stay regional and dignified."