THE BUZZ
 
Here's a sample of what others are saying about Michael ONeill's From the Beginning:
 
  • "He’s toured with U2 and Stevie Ray Vaughn, written with Bob Weir and Steve Cropper … he’s lived the dream and survived the nightmare. His once brown hair has grayed and his new release, “From The Beginning,” is a testament to fresh starts and a wisdom that comes with age." Mark Wehner, Americana Tonight

  • “. . . sounds great. It helps to have some very cool songs/melodies, and he does. Good stuff.” Buzz McClain

  • "I have a high respect for artists like him who give the listeners the feeling that the artist's goal is the search of quality. Each song is so good and I love his voice!  His music is true."  Mike Penard, American Roots Music, ISA Radio, FRANCE

  • "O'Neill brings depths to his music that few can match. Here By Me, Goodnight My Sweet and Indigo demonstrate the unstoppable force of simple expression."  Michael Mee, Americana UK

  • “Michael ONeill has a trademark Texas charm to his vocals . . ."  Matt Merta, Twangcast

  • “ONeill’s “From the Beginning” album showcases his skill at writing rootsy songs best classified as Americana.”  Rick Nelson, Tacoma News Tribune

  • “. . . the song (Run To Make It) is solid.” Robert K. Oermann, columnist for Music Row magazine
" Michael O'Neill's Soul-Folk brand of Rock wins over the heartland and the city slickers alike with his rich melodies and storylike lyrics. "

 - Cindy Paine, The Los Angeles Music Conection
" Not so much songs of innocence as experience, conveyed warmly and passionately ...Well above the usual singer/songwriter standard. "

- Chris Nickerson, The Seattle Rocket




"O'Neill works with female backup singers, accompanying  melodic guitar and ubiquitous church organ to recreate the sound of classic Americanna Rock. And he is successful!! "

- Thomas Williams, The Tacoma Reporter


" Pop-Rock writer Michael O'Neill has a list of national writing credits that won't quit. This is solid pop material "

- Chris Lunn, The Victory Review


" This is E M J with the Local Artist Album Review "Michael ONeill's"Dream On" contains 10 songs, all which seem to tell a story. I would say that it is country with an alternative twist. I am sure about one thing, this album is definitely a keeper! This is a nice album! "

- EMJ President, Around the World Records.com