Here are some nice things people are saying (so far) about my 13th studio album, "Dan"
“Dan is an album that plays up Israel’s
strengths, his lyrics turning in unexpected and insightful directions, carried
aloft by infectious melodies and an ever-exuberant band.” – Paste Magazine,
Eric Swedlund
“Dan Israel deserves far more recognition that he’s
attained thus far. Exceedingly heartfelt and clearly soaked in sentiment, his
music avoids the usual maudlin touches that often plague others scouring in
similar terrain.... Dan is both fresh and vital, a rousing
encounter that substitutes mirth for melancholia” – No Depression, Lee
Zimmerman
“The songs have the architectural integrity of a
small-town schoolhouse or chapel, and like those structures they’re all about
time: the encroachment of the northern cold, domestic comings and goings, the
ashes of bygone love ready to be swept away.” – Minnesota Monthly, Quinton
Skinner
“There’s plenty of gold at album’s end, though, plus lots
of sharp hooks and some of Israel’s richest song arrangements yet, with key
support from pianist James Tyler O’Neill and guest vocalists such as Katie
Gearty, Bethany Larson and Andra Suchy.” – StarTribune, Chris Riemenschneider
"The best part of
"Dan," though, is the music, some of Israel's strongest. His divorce
informs most of the songs, but they're often surprisingly upbeat musically,
particularly the insanely catchy "You Don't Love Me Anymore,"
featuring the Honeydogs' Adam Levy on guitar and additional vocals from Bethany
Larson.” – St. Paul Pioneer Press, Ross Raihala
“Though he’s never become a household name, Minnesota
native Dan Israel has carved out a successful — and prolific — career for
himself. As frontman for Americana outfit The Cultivators and a solo performer,
Israel has churned out quality album after quality album. Latest effort “Dan”
is his 13th studio effort and finds him on top of his game....If you
have yet to discover this talented artist, here’s a chance to get to know the
music of Dan Israel. You won’t regret it.” Pittsburgh in Tune, Jeffrey Sisk
“But the
cool thing is: the album is so full of great songs (if the horn-tinged “Be With
Me” isn’t your favorite song of the day I will literally eat my hat)
that you can take it just at that level too. Meaning: it’s fun at the same time
it’s sad. Great stuff. And proving again that Dan definitely belongs
where he is ascending to: the upper echelon of Minneapolis musicians.” – L’Etoile
magazine, Jon Hunt
“Israel's
sound falls into the roots rock territory, with hints of Tom Petty, The
Jayhawks and Paul Westerberg. This is a poppier, more straight-ahead collection
and tracks like "Be With Me", "Can't Believe It" and
"You Don't Love Me Anymore" boast excellent melodies and hooks. If
you're new to Dan, start here and the dive back into his vast catalog.” –
Absolute Powerpop blog
“You Don’t Love Me Anymore” is a
radio-ready rocker of romance-gone-wrong featuring Adam Levy (Honeydogs) on
guitar and Bethany Larson on vocals. The 12-string electric-guitar jangle
goodness of “Can’t Believe It” and “Lonely Too” play out like lost Wilco tunes,
and overall the quality of songs is pretty consistent. Dan’s been playing for a
while (this is his 13th album) and he’s definitely an artist who deserves to be
heard.” – Powerpopaholic blog
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