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"Michael Tiernan offers 14 expressive tracks of modern acoustic folk on his latest release. Backing his layered vocals with only an acoustic guitar showcases the strength and texture of his voice. Tiernan incorporates folk, rock, blues, and a smidgen of bluegrass to form a styling that he dubs "mellow acoustic" on Still Listening, his second solo album. The opening track, "The Other Side" begins and ends with folk rock, setting the pace for a majority of the disc. "My Own Two Legs” and “Ego” adhere to no boundaries; every genre is crossed as Tiernan showcases his technical skill with exceedingly intricate guitar work. The album is moody – not in a negative connotation but in the sense of pent-up vigor. In the end, the dynamism triumphs with catchy choruses and dramatic crescendos. - San Diego Reader "Talented singer/guitarist has a full-length CD that's beautifully packaged and warmly recorded" - Music Connection "....You can imagine him playing in your living room just for you!" Zoe Montana, Program Director, RadioIO Acoustic "... addictive and rather gorgeous with harmonies that are truly stunning... " - Eddie O'Strange, Town and Contry Radio "...I especially like that his talent shines through without help of overblown studio processing. An honest CD by an honestly talented performer. And, if you've not seen his website, check it out. The down-to-earth human excitement he gets from performing music is contagious." Kim Kloss, Whole Wheat Radio "I love the new album 'Still Listening' from San Diego-based Tiernan, who combines great music and lyrics with a voice that's a cross between Kurt Cobain and David Gates." - Pete Harris, Harris Radio