Search - Michael Holland :: Darkness Falls

An Eclectic Masterpiece

Matthew Burkholder | Fargo, ND | 06/23/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Michael Holland is probably one of the finest young artists out there today - Gay or Straight. His lyrics are as clever as Cole Porter and as honest as Joni Mitchell (her "A Case of You" is the one cover song he does on this album). Musically he covers nearly every genre here - Tecno Pop, Jazz, Disco, Heartfelt ballad - you name it, he does it, and he does it flawlessly. And if all that weren't enough he's got a tremendous vocal range. I don't always "gush" like this, but this is a man worth gushing over. Buy it. You will NOT regret it."

AMAZING!!!

bobsem | New Haven, ct United States | 06/09/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD stays in my player permanently! Michael's incredible vocal range, emotion depth and twisted sense of humor are irresistable. Seeing him live is a joy, as his onstage banter is just as enjoyable as his music. He will go far, and is on the verge of a major breakthrough.....get this CD now, and watch him grow!!!"

Mikey Lights Up my Life

Dolly Spalding | Tucson, AZ | 05/23/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The variety of the songs that comprise "Darkness Falls" illustrates Michael Holland's amazing songwriting and performing artistry. From the seeming simplicity of "They Used to Call it New Wave," to the fierce wit and poignancy of "Joey Stefano's Dead," to the melancholy beauty and lyricism of "The Mention of You" and "The Haunting and the Need," through to a dynamite and dynamic version of "A Case of You" and the angst and power of "Darknss Falls," this intelligent and passionate singer-songwriter shows off both his lovely voice with its 4-octave range and his performance versatility. He's a fine pianist and guitarist, too. With gorgeous arrangements of his masterful creations, harmonies to make you swoon, melodies you can't get out of your head, lyrics that tell a story, these songs can make you weep or laugh or marvel at their cleverness. I find myself playing this CD over and over again, and I never get sick of it."