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....Things people have said about me in a musical capacity....

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"The collection holds together superbly. Smiling From The Floor Up seems like an album that was put together for artistic purposes rather than commercial ones." ****

Ian Horne - Maverick Magazine - June 2014

"These songs (Smiling From The Floor Up)are a perfect showcase for his conciderable songwriting talents" ****

R2 (Rock 'n' Reel) Magazine - May 2014

"McClure's sensitive and subtle shaping of a lyric is matched by the presentation of the music.... ... ”Song 6“. It is one of those songs that takes time to eek its way into one’s heart and soul, but it does. Such the mystical charm it contains."

Maurice Hope - Americana uk Magazine

"McClure's songs are real and personal...these songs are a perfect showcase for his considerable songwriting talents.." 4 stars

David Loos - R2 (Rock And Reel) Magazine

"His writing is focused and sharpe, never more so than on his new album "Smiling From The Floor Up"... wherever his listeners are, they'll find a man with a big romantic streak and a suitcase of great songs..."

Jeremy Searle - R2 (Rock And Reel)Magazine

"rivals the output of any touring US troubadour preaching the gospel according to Van Zandt, Dylan and Young... an album truly from the soul of its creator... Paul McClure has shown in making SMILING FROM THE FLOOR UP that great song writing talent is prevalent in the UK’s folk/Americana/alt-country scene."

Three Chords And The Truth

"He is the possessor of warm, expressive vocals that contain a nice edginess, something that ensures, even on the purely acoustic guitar led tracks, there is texture and variation to the songs."

"...to record a debut solo album this sparse and of this quality beggars belief! He is helped by the fact that his vocals are so incredibly expressive, making every one of these beautifully conceived songs entirely believable. There is also the point that whilst there is very little instrumentation what there is is so expertly managed that it’s only after a few listens you realize exactly how sparse it is."

Mike Morrison – American Roots UK

"McClure’s style of music may not be commercially fashionable these days, but, open, honest, warmly melodic and beautifully honed, it’s never going to be without a loyal following...a more pertinent comparison might be to the worn and wounded sound of Townes Van Zandt."

Mike Davies - Folk Radio UK

Maverick Festival, Suffolk.
July 5th 2013

"Like most of the weekend, time was spent on Friday evening split between the Barn and the Peacock Café. This decision was based on the latter being almost the domain of artists signed to the evolving stable of talented acts known as Clubhouse Records... a trio of performances caught the eye and definitely raised their awareness as all were on my radar awaiting the opportunity to impress.... Paul McClure completed this Clubhouse trio with a highly entertaining bout of competent and confident singer-songwriter material flavoured with a dry spontaneous wit which depicted exceptional, if unintended, comic timing. Hopefully all three will receive further coverage here in the future."

Three Chords And The Truth

"Paul McClure's ace songwriting and waspish self-deprecation.." - Jeremy Searle, Maverick Magazine. Review of the acts that played Maverick Festival.

Top 33 Roots Artists in Europe..!!!?

American Roots music is not about where you are from, it is how you sing about it. These bands are all based in Europe, mostly from the UK. We get some music from Europe on occasion and wanted to really dig in to find artists that ‘push the envelope’ overseas.
Paul McClure – Rutland, England - The passing world is the fodder for Paul’s characters and story lines. The excitement that he feels in the telling of his influences is the same felt from his tales, “I suppose it all began in the back seat with The Beatles. Then it was Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Johnny Cash. My mum was a big Roy Orbison fan and I think John Denver. The Everly Brothers came via her too.” Paul McClure made it to the front seat and now finds inspiration from the artists he meets behind the wheel on tour spots such as Otis Gibb. Paul McClure has a voice made to hand out solace, advice and words to cushion the fall with a deep understanding translated easily by his ability to sing from the soul.

The Alternate Root, USA. May 2013
www.thealternateroot.com/

The Musician, Clyde Street, Leicester
Thursday 23rd May 2013

Paul McClure was brilliant, as ever. This man is more than a great musician and talented songwriter, he’s an entertainer. His acerbic wit will make you cry laughing; his songs can touch your soul. If you get half a chance, go see him!

Steve Burton.
Leicester Music Reviews.