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Michael's second full-length commercial CD, co-produced by award-winning San Diego producer Sven-Erik Seaholm, was released in March of 2005. This album highlights Tiernan's rootsy/acoustic edgy sound and is complimented by very organic yet progressive accompaniment - stand-up bass, tasteful percussion, sparse use of electric guitars and slide quitars, and even a little banjo gives it a cross-genre flair. "Edgy and moody, Tiernan's music is anchored solidly with beautiful melodies and warm harmonies. His new songs have that instant familiarity that the best tunes all seem to possess. And his voice, which seems to range from a midbaritone to a low tenor, is equally as warm. The result of all of this is an accessible album with both pop and alternative strands that is eminently listenable and fun." - North County Times "Varied musical stylings, nimble guitar work, and a strong tenor combine to make for a highly listenable album." - San Diego City Beat "A gem! If you like David LaMotte, Damien Rice, Chris Rosser with some Tom Prasado-Rao mixed in plus his very own originality you have a darn good artist. The CD had a lot of diversity throughout and was a great ride for me." - Mary Post, WVUD FM