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Melody Hill
Atlanta artist, Pat Walsh, who is originaly from South Carolina, makes music that has a distinct British pop slant. His Newest CD, "Egghead", is an acoustic guitar driven pop treat, beautifully produced and recorded. While listening, other similar artists spring to mind such as Martin Newell, Donovan, and even Robyn Hitchcock. Pop fans who are familiar with George Usher's voice will also find a similar quality in Pat's.

With their shimmering guitars and warm, intimate vocals, the tracts "Winter Sun" and "The Rarest Rose" create an atmosphere akin to XTC's "Skylarking" album. The Whimsical title track is as accomplished as any mid 60's pop writer might have come up with, and has an off the wall lyrical quirkiness that hints of Roy Wood's 1967 creations.

"Falling Down" sounds like an outtake from Michael Penn, while "Romeo" is wistful ballad chosen to close the album. "Egghead" is an affable collection which will invite repeated listening. Reviewed in Melody Hill, a Circle Sky Records Publication, Issue #8

For fans of The Beatles, XTC, and Martin Newell this album will hit your sweet spot. Walsh starts with the wonderfully pastoral "Supersonic Girl" which sounds a little like Tom Petty playing on XTC's Mummer. The combination of wry metered lyrics and gentle acoustics on "The Rarest Rose" are melodic poetry set to music. My favorite song is "Up To You" with it's easy going strum and sticky hook in the chorus. Walsh has a Lindsey Buckingham-like quality with all the layered and intricate guitar work, as "Don't Go Come Back" is a shimmering gem that should be savored. The title track is another quirky Anglophilic melody and the wonderful imagery continues with "Her Devil's Food." These tracks have a Beatlesque arrangement in the best sense without sounding at all like Fabs. And although it's not always so immediate, each track sinks in like quicksand into your brain after a few plays. This album is a winner that should not be missed by anyone. Power Popaholic

Lost EP Found : Pat Walsh"s bright and shiney beginings
" Pat Walsh " self titled EP - Self-released - 1997

Coming on like a vocal cross between Michael Penn and Tom Petty, Pat Walsh--Georgia-residing, by way of South Carolina--slays the world's collective heart with this quartet of classic waxings that no pop fan should be without.

I said the same thing about Pat's album Egghead, released in the good old days of 2001. I would likely say it again about his next album, and the album after that, because, whether you know it or not, Pat is one of those guys who is unable to craft a sorry song. Pat is a meticulous crafter of great songs, songs coming directly from the heart, melody-rich creations matched with top-notch, poetic lyrics for the ages. Pat may be an egghead under his many hats, but underneath his dome, he is the good samaritan of great songs.

Like this EP's leadoff track, the majestic, instantly singalongable "The King of Tinseltown," a tongue-in-cheek, should be top of the pops, celebration of success that allows for the retiring of a man's "mop and pail." "No more scrounging for a break/Giving's gone, it's time to take/When my world turns upside down," he clacks against a backdrop of joyous harmonies, an insistent 4/4 beat, and wondrous Rickenbacker jangle. Like the beautiful statement of winning through adversity, "We Will," sporting a typically infectious melody, Walsh's affecting vocal, and an underpinning of mellifluous mellotron warmth.

Which is not to forget the changing tempos of the mystical "Black Crow,">and the tuneful closer, "Umbrella Birds," elevated to classic status by a wonderful George Harrison-esque slide guitar and some clever, poetic lyrics: "Umbrella Birds/Populate my stream/They coo and caw/As I blaspheme/Umbrella birds/Umbrella birds/Scheming overhead."

- School boys peep/Penguins glide/Leopards leap/Almond eyed/From Rye to Dublin/It's Jack and Jill/Who'll thumb their noses/We will. — from "We Will" by Pat Walsh -

There's no scheming here, though, just solid pop music written and performed by a master of the form. Ably assisted by a panoply of more-than-able players, including ex-Jellyfish bassist Tim Smith, Walsh comes up with a winner. Move on, quickly, to Egghead, another four-star effort, and see what all the fuss is about. And look for Walsh's next album, coming... soonish... Right, Pat?

Alan Haber
June 27, 2009

Absolutely gorgeous and consistently excellent. Fans of Not Lame's Idle Jets (whose Pat Buchanan plays on this), Michael Penn and lots of jangle with their guitar sounds will not miss. His voice reminds me a bit of Al Stewart, but if you are not fan of that guys' music, do NOT let that put you off on this 11 song gem." - Not Lame Recordings

Cream of the Crop Pop
"He hangs his explorations on rock solid structures, but he subverts them with surprising time signature changes, clever wordplay and twisting arrangements. Everything pivots around a perfect bridge." - Cream of the Crop Pop

"A great singer/songwriter. I love his lyrics and he has great pop sensibility without sounding derivative. Comparisons to Michael Penn are dead on...but this guy has a style of his own. You'll fall in love within the first 30 seconds..." - Jarrett Randazzo, MP3.com Copperpot Rock

Alan Haber's Pure Pop
"Unbelievable! This is the kind of stuff that makes life worthwhile! Absolute killer writing, singing, playing... well, everything's killer! Supersonic Girl and The King of Tinseltown are smashing and will be going through my head for the forseeable future!" -Alan Haber (www.purepop.com). Alan hosts the weekly Pure Pop radio show on Saturdays 12-2pm EST, WEBR (FM) Fairfax, VA, and is the editor/publisher of the Pure Pop web-zine at www.purepop.com.

Creative Loafing Music Menu
"His songwriting has been compared to Randy Newman and Warren Zevon, and has placed him in the quarterfinals of the American Song Festival Lyric Competition. Clean, stellar production matches his well-crafted writing."

Creative Loafing Music Menu
"Local songwriter who would be accused of plagiarizing Lennon and McCartney if this were 1965. As it is, he writes melodies that Paul McCartney would claim as his own if he could get away with it. His song "Awhile To Mend" is one of the finest pop songs of the year and, if there be justice, it'll be a huge hit rather than an ignored masterpiece."

Creative Loafing Tape Rolling
"Music this charming isn't marketed much these days, unfortunately. Strains of vintage George Harrison and Elvis Costello can be heard from time to time in the phrasing and harmonies. Add snappy lyrics-including some humorous pokes at the music business- and delightful arrangements, with tasteful support from seasoned pros Pat Buchanan, Jerry Peek and Rod Morgenstein, and you can't go wrong."

Creative Loafing Borders
"He's opened for Billy Joel and composed melodies that would make Paul McCartney jealous. One of the long-standing gems of the Atlanta singer/songwriter scene is resurfacing with a set of acoustic pop tunes that are not to be missed. Pick up his full length CD, Pennies, or his newest EP, and you shall be rewarded."


pat @ e-mail		Press Melody Hill Atlanta artist, Pat Walsh, who is originaly from South Carolina, makes music that has a distinct British pop slant. His Newest CD, "Egghead", is an acoustic guitar driven pop treat, beautifully produced and recorded. While listening, other similar artists spring to mind such as Martin Newell, Donovan, and even Robyn Hitchcock. Pop fans who are familiar with George Usher's voice will also find a similar quality in Pat's. With their shimmering guitars and warm, intimate vocals, the tracts "Winter Sun" and "The Rarest Rose" create an atmosphere akin to XTC's "Skylarking" album. The Whimsical title track is as accomplished as any mid 60's pop writer might have come up with, and has an off the wall lyrical quirkiness that hints of Roy Wood's 1967 creations. "Falling Down" sounds like an outtake from Michael Penn, while "Romeo" is wistful ballad chosen to close the album. "Egghead" is an affable collection which will invite repeated listening. Reviewed in Melody Hill, a Circle Sky Records Publication, Issue #8 For fans of The Beatles, XTC, and Martin Newell this album will hit your sweet spot. Walsh starts with the wonderfully pastoral "Supersonic Girl" which sounds a little like Tom Petty playing on XTC's Mummer. The combination of wry metered lyrics and gentle acoustics on "The Rarest Rose" are melodic poetry set to music. My favorite song is "Up To You" with it's easy going strum and sticky hook in the chorus. Walsh has a Lindsey Buckingham-like quality with all the layered and intricate guitar work, as "Don't Go Come Back" is a shimmering gem that should be savored. The title track is another quirky Anglophilic melody and the wonderful imagery continues with "Her Devil's Food." These tracks have a Beatlesque arrangement in the best sense without sounding at all like Fabs. And although it's not always so immediate, each track sinks in like quicksand into your brain after a few plays. This album is a winner that should not be missed by anyone. Power Popaholic Lost EP Found : Pat Walsh"s bright and shiney beginings " Pat Walsh " self titled EP - Self-released - 1997 Coming on like a vocal cross between Michael Penn and Tom Petty, Pat Walsh--Georgia-residing, by way of South Carolina--slays the world's collective heart with this quartet of classic waxings that no pop fan should be without. I said the same thing about Pat's album Egghead, released in the good old days of 2001. I would likely say it again about his next album, and the album after that, because, whether you know it or not, Pat is one of those guys who is unable to craft a sorry song. Pat is a meticulous crafter of great songs, songs coming directly from the heart, melody-rich creations matched with top-notch, poetic lyrics for the ages. Pat may be an egghead under his many hats, but underneath his dome, he is the good samaritan of great songs. Like this EP's leadoff track, the majestic, instantly singalongable "The King of Tinseltown," a tongue-in-cheek, should be top of the pops, celebration of success that allows for the retiring of a man's "mop and pail." "No more scrounging for a break/Giving's gone, it's time to take/When my world turns upside down," he clacks against a backdrop of joyous harmonies, an insistent 4/4 beat, and wondrous Rickenbacker jangle. Like the beautiful statement of winning through adversity, "We Will," sporting a typically infectious melody, Walsh's affecting vocal, and an underpinning of mellifluous mellotron warmth. Which is not to forget the changing tempos of the mystical "Black Crow,">and the tuneful closer, "Umbrella Birds," elevated to classic status by a wonderful George Harrison-esque slide guitar and some clever, poetic lyrics: "Umbrella Birds/Populate my stream/They coo and caw/As I blaspheme/Umbrella birds/Umbrella birds/Scheming overhead." - School boys peep/Penguins glide/Leopards leap/Almond eyed/From Rye to Dublin/It's Jack and Jill/Who'll thumb their noses/We will. — from "We Will" by Pat Walsh - There's no scheming here, though, just solid pop music written and performed by a master of the form. Ably assisted by a panoply of more-than-able players, including ex-Jellyfish bassist Tim Smith, Walsh comes up with a winner. Move on, quickly, to Egghead, another four-star effort, and see what all the fuss is about. And look for Walsh's next album, coming... soonish... Right, Pat? Alan Haber June 27, 2009 Absolutely gorgeous and consistently excellent. Fans of Not Lame's Idle Jets (whose Pat Buchanan plays on this), Michael Penn and lots of jangle with their guitar sounds will not miss. His voice reminds me a bit of Al Stewart, but if you are not fan of that guys' music, do NOT let that put you off on this 11 song gem." - Not Lame Recordings Cream of the Crop Pop "He hangs his explorations on rock solid structures, but he subverts them with surprising time signature changes, clever wordplay and twisting arrangements. Everything pivots around a perfect bridge." - Cream of the Crop Pop "A great singer/songwriter. I love his lyrics and he has great pop sensibility without sounding derivative. Comparisons to Michael Penn are dead on...but this guy has a style of his own. You'll fall in love within the first 30 seconds..." - Jarrett Randazzo, MP3.com Copperpot Rock Alan Haber's Pure Pop "Unbelievable! This is the kind of stuff that makes life worthwhile! Absolute killer writing, singing, playing... well, everything's killer! Supersonic Girl and The King of Tinseltown are smashing and will be going through my head for the forseeable future!" -Alan Haber (www.purepop.com). Alan hosts the weekly Pure Pop radio show on Saturdays 12-2pm EST, WEBR (FM) Fairfax, VA, and is the editor/publisher of the Pure Pop web-zine at www.purepop.com. Creative Loafing Music Menu "His songwriting has been compared to Randy Newman and Warren Zevon, and has placed him in the quarterfinals of the American Song Festival Lyric Competition. Clean, stellar production matches his well-crafted writing." Creative Loafing Music Menu "Local songwriter who would be accused of plagiarizing Lennon and McCartney if this were 1965. As it is, he writes melodies that Paul McCartney would claim as his own if he could get away with it. His song "Awhile To Mend" is one of the finest pop songs of the year and, if there be justice, it'll be a huge hit rather than an ignored masterpiece." Creative Loafing Tape Rolling "Music this charming isn't marketed much these days, unfortunately. Strains of vintage George Harrison and Elvis Costello can be heard from time to time in the phrasing and harmonies. Add snappy lyrics-including some humorous pokes at the music business- and delightful arrangements, with tasteful support from seasoned pros Pat Buchanan, Jerry Peek and Rod Morgenstein, and you can't go wrong." Creative Loafing Borders "He's opened for Billy Joel and composed melodies that would make Paul McCartney jealous. One of the long-standing gems of the Atlanta singer/songwriter scene is resurfacing with a set of acoustic pop tunes that are not to be missed. Pick up his full length CD, Pennies, or his newest EP, and you shall be rewarded."

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