Davie Furey - Glimpses of the Truth
One of Ireland’s most beloved and respected musicians and songwriters, Davie Furey, is to embark on his first headline tour of Ireland in 5 years. After a busy 2023, which included touring with the legendary Paul Brady, Davie is set to release a brand new album of 9 original compositions titled Glimpses of the Truth. He is set to play 12 dates around Ireland starting in Wexford Arts Theatre April 5th, 2024. The line-up, along with Davie, includes two of Irelands’ best musicians – Stuart Gray and Steve Milne.
Building upon the huge success of his previous albums, Easy Come, Easy Go and Haunted Streets which drew plaudits from celebrity fans such as Jeremy Irons and musicians such as Donovan and Christy Moore, Glimpses of the Truth sees Davie Furey at the peak of his storytelling powers, writing from the heart and connecting with music fans around the world.
Of the 9 new tracks on the album, Stargazer, Downtown Parade and History have all reached number one as singles on the Irish Singer-Songwriter and Rock download charts. These singles have also been listed as being PlayIrish song of the week on many radio stations. Davie has also been recognised in recent times by The Hot Press Awards, nominated as Best Irish Folk Artist and The Pure M Awards, nominated three years in a row for Best Newcomer, Best Male Artist and Best Irish Solo Act.
The album starts with fireworks and the anthemic History, previously released as a single. Infectiously catchy melody and resonating lyrics " get on board, every boy and girl, we are heading straight for the top of the world" make this track one of the standouts.
Downtown Parade (feat.Elly D) shifts the mood completely into calmer and more melancholic, nostalgic even. Another prime example of Furey's lyrical abilities paired with his evocative vocals. It's impossible to stay calm and indifferent listening to this.
Furey clearly shows his versatility as a songwriter and singer alike, putting on the coats of different genres (Long Black Coat, The Exile Blues) yet feeling fine in all of them. One thing remains consistent on all the tracks, authenthicity. Every track explores different human emotion in a way you relate to it, you feel like he knows you and took inspiration from you. Uplifting and heartbreaking, as the life itself can be. The latter is without doubt the case of a closing album track, Heaven Can Wait. Gentle piano ballad carries all the emotional pain, giving you shivers throughout.
Glimpses of Truth was named Album of the Week on David Dee Moore Radio Show, Featured album on Roddie Cleere's Irish Music Show, Album of the Week on 8radio.com and on Over the West Online Radio.