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Add...OTB...6/19/01...Generally, I don't hear too much on today's "New Country" radio stations that makes me sit up and pay attention. If I heard Michael, I think I'd pay attention. There simply aren't many great modern pop country crooners that I find as convincing as I find Michael. This is the music he was born to sing. He's fused a couple of elements together, maybe a few elements. He simply defies categorization within new/modern country music today. He reminds me a lot of the male counterpoint to Mary Chapin-Carpenter, fusing pop sensitivities on top of folk, rock and country. His music goes down sweetly, but not to the point of it just being ear candy. If fact, for those looking for some seriously fine production, this is very nicely done. The fiddle solo in "Candy Coated Kisses" comes across very very nicely on the stereo. The Man has a sense of where his more apparent influences come from as well. The high flying "Eagles / Pure Prairie League" country rock in "As Good As It Gets," demands a "sit up and pay attention here," as I sit wandering aimlessly thru songs on MP3.com. "Stones Throw Away" comes blasting right up and out, Michael turning in a tour de force performance about getting married. "We Gotta Stop Meeting Like," represents an enigmatic movement in the opening passages of the song with Michael stretching the limits of his tender twang into a yearning boy falls in love with girl power ballad. Sweet song Michael, no wonder you are doing so well. Congrats dude. This is Grade A Pro Critic Choice music or, to coin a phase, this is "As Good As It Gets."  Review: Chris K.

Michael says it all, "I never did it because I was a musician, I did it because it was in my heart." This one very simple quote flows throughout the entire CD of beautifully constructed songs and amazing creativity, an emotional exploration topped with musical perfection. Incorporating his Cherokee roots and a lifetime of spirituality, Michael has taken his path in this world led by the advise of his guides. They have served him well, and he has above all kept a personal honesty to himself to bring to us the finest in country/rock music. Unlike majority of country releases I review, this one has more substance than just slide guitar and an overdrive of fast paced harmonica solo features. This release has just the right balance of harmony, a great production but enough raw overtones to be clear of all the usual fancy studio candy that to often destroys good music these days. I would consider this CD to be one of the 'best' that Country music, particularly in the US, has on the retail shelves. A breath of fresh country side air all in one jewel case with a exceptionally handsome young man, Michael Mulholland, peering at us seductively on the front cover. Check him out!  The Bass Player, Australia!

The song "Little Thing’s" is the hit!  The subject matter, (people  need to keep it in mind...it is the truth) lyrically it works, great flow, instrumentally, and the melody soothes the soul!

Vocally, Michael shows his range and his passion shines!

The technical aspects are right on, all 4 elements are there, blending into one great song that reaches out to the listener and reels them in and touches their heart!

"Anonymous"

I AM IMPRESSED!!!  I've been writing for 20 years and Michael's delivery of "little things" has introduced me to another top favorite Artist.  Gary Allan, Roy Orbison (Rest his Soul), George Strait, all have nothing on you young man.  Keep up the fabulous singing and recording.  Michael, you have something to give to the world!  I just can't say enough, you floored me!

"Anonymous"

Member of Actors Equity Association-AEA

"Just want to say that I wish Mr. Mulholland all the best as the years pass in the music, but more importantly in life.  As a singer myself, Michael Mulholland captures the true meaning of singing and realizes that music is a reflection of life and all that it has to offer.  To just sing is one thing, but to share emotion in singing is musical freedom."

Charles Langley

  " He says his reason for creating music isn't because  he's a musician, nor is it for the sole purpose of "getting paid".  Michael Mulholland  writes songs because it's in his heart."  Like a wave caught on a current, but with no  choice to go where its led, he follows the music along winding paths, trusting  it will take him to the place he's meant to be.  These days, the place Michael seems meant to be the most is on a joyous ride of  success.  Having received many award nominations by the Online Country & Indie Tracker magazine, not to mention having won the trophies  for Male Vocalist and Country Artist Website of the Year (1999), this  singer/songwriter has already made a name for himself as a flourishing independent artist and established songwriter.  While his singing has garnered  attention on numerous web sites and charts, his songwriting credits can be found  in film productions such as Under Siege II starring Steven Segal ("Blue Over You"),  Life With Mikey starring Michael J. Fox ("Flying Blind"), Chevy Chase's  Man Of The House ("In Confusion") and Vegas Vacation ("In Confusion"), among others.  Working alongside notable producer/multi-instrumentalist Marty Rifkin, Mulholland continues his successful trek with six additional songs he has penned for his latest album.  From the mid tempo "Candy Coated Kisses" to the compelling rhythm of "The Next Step", the entire album  showcases the California native's Garth-like vocals, as well as his obvious skill of  expressing his thoughts and feelings through song.  On "Little Things", the album's second number, Michael uses his distinctive  expression to sing of the things that mean the most in love and life — while "Stones  Throw Away", the following song of the ensemble, compliments the song with hopes for bigger things that are just a "stones throw away".  "The Show", a nicely performed ballad that first caused us to notice a similar vocal style between Mulholland and Garth Brooks, tugs on emotional heartstrings with a tale of lost love stealing the show in a relationship.  Being high on love with a tempo to match, "As Good As It Gets" is the exact opposite of "The Show", and it is also the song to prepare for the album's finale.  Many may come and go within the music industry, trying to succeed by ambition alone, but there are few who strive because it's in their heart.  Michael Mulholland is  one of those people, and we look forward to hearing more from this new star on the rise...CountryReview.com.