Dust Of Rumour (Mojo, 4 Stars)
Marc Carroll is something special. Dust Of Rumour comfirms that he's a performer in for the long term - one capable of consistently piecing together songs that ease into the memory.
Dust Of Rumour (Uncut 4 Stars)
Fine fourth album from Irish songwriter that follows up 2005's splendid World On A Wire, rugged vocals, soaring harmonies and byrds like jangle guitars delivered with a shiny pop brio.
Dust Of Rumour (The Mirror UK, 5 Stars)
Blending reverberating songs of the soul, hard haunted Celtic odysseys and his raw intimate vocals, his third album shows the respect of legends is well deserved.
Dust Of Rumour (The Times, UK)
In a blind test, you’d swear the jingle-jangle of Love Will Rule Our Hearts — the opening song of Marc Carroll’s third solo album — was born in California. You’d be right about the song, though not about its Irish creator, now resident in LA. Carroll’s roots reveal themselves on the earthy acoustic balladeering of Against My Will. Pretty as it is, it’s only when he uncages his inner Byrd — most sublimely on You Just Might Be What I’ve Been Waiting For — that the goosebumps surge up your spine.
Dust Of Rumour (Irish Times 4 Stars)
It is a record of sweet liberty, beautiful melodies and superbly crafted songs that hint at emotional loss and glass-half- empty sentiments, but with a joyous mix of lilting airs and guitar jingle-jangle that tumble from each song. Another great record from a guy who remains one of Ireland’s virtually lost yet truly great songwriters.
Dust Of Rumour (The Sunday Mail, UK, 4 Stars)
Carroll's fourth album and he just keeps sounding better and better.
Dust Of Rumour (The Sunday express, UK 4 Stars)
The Dublin singer-songwriter should be bigger than he is. This is his fourth and best album to date.
Dust Of Rumour (The Daily echo, UK 4 Stars)
If that good songs and character-full singing were enough to guarantee an audience with the public at large, Marc Carroll would surely be well on his way to omnipotence by now. Sadly, they don’t so we’re left with an album that you know people would love – provided they get to hear it.
Dust Of Rumour (Folk Roundabout)
A brave and belated return to recording and a totally self-sufficient triumph.
Dust Of Rumour (The Big Issue)
The sheer quality and delivery should see off lesser talents.
Dust Of Rumour (Q Magazine)
A gifted songwriter and a throwback to the golden age of West Coast rock.
Dust Of Rumour (MusicOMH)
The supermarket record buyer's loss is the music lover's gain, because he just keeps getting better and better and has responded with the best album of his career.
Dust Of Rumour (Americana, 9/10)
His new record is yet further evidence that he still has the ability and energy to produce superb music and after a four year break is back with this stunning collection of ten new songs.
Dust Of Rumour (Outline, 8/10)
Record sales have never been a reliable indicator of the quality of an artist and he is no exception. Clocking in at just over half an hour, the 10 tracks on offer here might be brief, but the standard is consistently high.
Dust Of Rumour (NetRhytms)
It’s taken him for years and various label hiccups to get this self-released and virtually entirely self-played album out into the world. It would be nice to think the world would show its appreciation.
Dust Of Rumour (All In London)
One of this generations finest songwriters.
Dust Of Rumour (Crack Magazine)
A wide-screen, melodious delight. Timeless songwriting with the sunshine streaming through these tunes just like the first morning of your holiday.
Dust Of Rumour (Music Fix)
A seriously talented man, so little wonder then that he’s never cracked the big time in an industry built upon image and hype. Dust of Rumour is his fourth album in 10 years and it doesn’t disappoint.
Dust Of Rumour (The Press, 4 Stars)
Whether rattling through vibrant tracks like Love Will Rule Our Hearts and A Dark And Lucky Night, or in more ruminative mood on Now Or Never, Carroll is a class act.
