DAVID HOPKINS: Here Comes The Bright Light

David Hopkins

Here Comes The Bright Light

© 2001 David Hopkins (634479004674)

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Irish singer songwriter with songs that you will never ever forget. If you like great music in the style of Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake, or Elliot Smith, chances are you'll love David. "a dauntingly magnificent album" - Plugged in Music.

tracks

1 For Nothing
2 Suzanne is Perfect
3 Look at me Mr. R
4 Why Are You Leaving Me Behind
5 I Could Be
6 Some Folk Are Truly Evil
7 Don't Say Don't Stay
8 Miserable Boy
9 That's My Night
10 The Spelling Song
11 John the Janitor
12 She Won't Let me Down
13 No I'm Not Alright
14 Saturday Sun

notes

David Hopkins was born in Dublin, Ireland. He was given the talent for writing incredible songs. Formerly with the Irish band Lir, LiR had a top 10 ten hit with David's song "In A Day" and #1 Alternative album "Magico Magico". They played sold out tours of the States - playing showcases with acts like Sinead O'Connor and Jeff Buckley and were signed in America to the independent label, What Are Records?.

David moved to San Francisco. He toured the U.S. in several different bands landing opening slots for legends The Who and Iggy Pop, among others.

Ready to further develop the sound he created with LiR into a more individual style, he released his first solo record, Here Comes the Bright Light which has garnered some pretty impressive reactions from the press. Here's what they are saying...

"a dauntingly magnificent album"

"David Hopkins music is like the friend you must have with you at all times. Never let it leave your side. You might be inclined to find that once you let it in, you'd be empty without it."


With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics "Bright Light" makes the perfect musical companion for any fan of Radiohead, Nick Drake, Rufus Wainright, Coldplay or Belle & Sebastian while still retaining a unique style all its own.

Look out for a new album in the upcoming weeks. Here's what the press have to say about the Promo....

"David Hopkins follow up to Here Comes the Bright Light, is yet to be released, however One Dark Morning, promises the same magic found in his debut. Perhaps even more." - Plugged in Music

Look out for David at a venue near you.

reviews

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  • thanks, david
    author: sara

    love the music..especially the spelling song..so glad to have discovered it...like warm rain on a summer night

  • gorgeous
    author: Christie

    This CD is beautiful! The music is melodolic, the lyrics are intricate, and Hopkins's voice is gorgeous. I am very pleased that I bought the CD, even though I had heard very little of Hopkins's music beforehand.

  • Genius
    author: Sian

    fantastic cd; can't believe this guy isnt better known. Well recommended to sit and chill out to, ideal listening

  • the perfect music for nursing a wounded heart...
    author: abigail hopkins

    A passion runs through these songs with a profound understanding of the irony of the human condition...the tragic blended seamlessly with a razor sharp sense of humour and pathos.Perfect music for nursing a wounded heart with.

  • Vocally superb, and a nice range of tracks
    author: Ian

    this guy has a great voice, if you like Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley, Damien Rice and Thom Yorke then you will like David. some really moving tracks, the vocals really capture you. There are a couple of folky tracks on there which were not my cup of tea but it might be yours. My personal favourite is, 'why are you leaving me behind?' The tracks are nice and punchy, not too drawn out.

  • Stunning quality!
    author: Erasuresque

    This artist needs no help from anyone in expressing the magnitude of his music. It simply speaks for itself. To put it simply, this is one of the most talented artists I have heard in the last decade. What is so amazing is how superior his recent work is even to this fine album. The name of David Hopkins will be well known is a short period of time, and I will be proud to say that I heard him when...

  • Brilliant!
    author: Terry Charles - fan for life

    Absolutely gorgeous. First to last... each and every single track! Which is so rare nowadays. I Could Be, Why Are You leaving me Behind, For Nothing and are Miserable Boy are probably my favorites. But I love them all. Suzanne is Perfect and the Spelling song... this is a classic. So beautiful. I LOVE THIS CD!!!! Oh yeah, and Saturday Sun... best version I've ever heard of this song!

  • Truly inspirational
    author: Eamonn Dunphy

    Hey Guy! Bought your CD after seeing you at THE PlOCK on your recent European tour. This is not just a good CD it's a fucking great CD. I just can't stop humming that Miserable Boy tune and as for LOOk AT ME Mr. R. BOY! Am I glad I'm not him. Such powerful emotion. Wow! Can't wait for the sequel.

  • One of the best Cd's I've heard all year!
    author: Salvador Carrillo
  • What a beautful record!
    author: A Fan From Los Angeles

    As a fan of David's for the last couple of years - i was eagerly awaiting this release. It's simply amazing. From the music to the CD artwork - this production is perfect. I can't wait to catch his next LA show!

  • Amazing!
    author: Ahmet Emanz

    This CD will go down in History as a classic. I love it.

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