Saturday, July 25, 2009

London Telegraph: Nothing Gold can Stay (5 Stars) and compare Simone to Len Cohen


Like some lost classic from the Seventies, Simone Felice and songwriting partner Robert “Chicken” Burke blend Americana, soul and psychedelia with classic singer-songwriting.

Drummer with the extraordinary Felice Brothers and two-time novelist, Simone has the poetic gifts and fearless aesthetic to rank among the all-time greats, from Cohen to Cave.

Telegraph rating: * * * * *