For an independent musician to receive acclaim for their songwriting from someone as adept at the craft as Tom Waits is something to write home about, to say the least.
Irish-born, Melbourne-based songwriter Gallie accomplished just that, and with his new album, he has proven that he deserves it. Every track on The Occoquan River is carefully yet simply crafted, as if each has come to him effortlessly, organically and fully formed. The crown jewel of the album is the title track: a truly haunting, mournful piece.
