CHRIS MC LERNON
REVIEWS FOR HANDS OF TIME: every once in a long time you put on a CD and you get a real surprise...such was the case with yours, chris...as i stated before, country is alive and well and living in ireland... .... keep writing and know that you have a fan here in the states...it was a pleasure to meet you and to hear your work...you've got it!... Tony Arata (The Dance)
When I first heard Joe Moore singing Chris's songs I thought I'd like to hear more from this guy; Well I got the opportunity when Chris sent me his 12 track self-penned album. Hands Of Time almost 45 minutes of sheer pleasure from this 12 tracker… …I've played this album a dozen times already and it gets better every time I hear it. Mr. Ken Muzzall
Receiving this 12-track album Hands Of Time I must confess, when seeing the artist was from Ireland it generated thoughts of more ballads about the Emerald Isle set to a tick- tock tempo. I put the album in the player and when the music started the shock came like a bucket of ice water, the credits confirmed a singer/songwriter/musician using all original material… …The music is so strong it can stand up and take on all challengers, Forget about crossing the pond just cross the Irish Sea to hear some truly sensational original country music. Ian Mc Queen…
MAVERICK review May 2010 Chris Mc Lernon RESTLESS RAMBLIN' MAN ACM 2010 4.5 stars
Already a frontrunner for the best album of 2010, I enjoyed this album too much.Remember his name, for Chris Mc Lernon is an artist who is going places. This twelve track album of self-penned songs are golden nuggets of musical genius.From Northern Ireland, he cites his influences as including Hank Williams, Merle Haggard and Guy Clark. Artists such as these have had such an impact on Chris in the best way possible, as you can hear these greats permeating themselves on many tracks. His previous albums have gained airplay in a number of countries such as Australia, France and the Netherlands and I do not see why this wont continue. The track which I reckon will gain the most airplay, is These Old Whiskey Blues. With a downbeat blues groove about it, this track is played in a country style which sounds mighty fine. This song is one which asks the listener to reflect on past times and literally drink until their legs become weak and the eyes start to water. Long Black Limousine has such a great pace about it that it takes a moment or two to really appreciate how good it is. Sung by someone who is most pleasant to hear, this track couldn't be bettered no matter how many attempts were made by the likes of Sam Phillips or T Bone Burnett. With an Appalachian groove about it, it wouldn't be too foolish to presume that if Roll The Dice included some piano it would sound just like Elton John did in his early days when he was releasing songs such as Tiny Dancer. Chris Mc Lernon is one act who should soon be a household favourite. RH. MAVERICK.
