AMO: East To West And Back Again

Amo

East To West And Back Again

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Unlike most singer/songwriters today, aMO sets himself aside by writing songs with rock n roll running through his veins. When U hear him you'll want to see him live.

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Amo got a second chance at life surviving a horrific car accident when he aged sixteen. At the time he was showing his talent for the stage in annual theater productions at his High School and through solo performances at bars in his local area in Ireland. Amo says: "The only fear I had while lying unable to move was not being able to perform or play guitar again. When I was given back that chance through a full recovery I made a promise to myself to live this life doing what moves me and what I love".

By the time he was 19, he became a household name in the north west of Ireland purely from his highly energetic and passionate performances. Drawing on influences like Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, U2 and Johnny Cash, Amo's talent for songwriting was beginning to show its face.

Having a large following of students he released his independent debut single 'I wanna be there', distributing it through the college student union's, bars and local record stores. The single featured a song called "The RTC song" a witty yet true song capturing student life in Ireland - it drew the attention of national press declaring it "a cult hit with students around the country".

After doing a string of shows in New York in '95, Amo decided this is where he wanted to be. Luck should prevail and soon after he got a green card and arrived back in the Big Apple in 1997. Performing a hectic 4 to 5 shows per week in bars and clubs throughout the North East region, again, his passion and catchy songs won over legions of new fans.

November 1999 saw the completion of his independent debut album titled 'Always now and forever'. The album was produced by Paul Zunno (Guitarist for Wilson Pickett) with former Wings drummer, Steve Holly. Since it's release, the album has sold 2000 units and is currently out of print.

Amo's highly anticipated sophomore release, "east to west and back again", captures a more mature guitar driven rock sound complementing the power in Amo's voice, yet still exposing the intimacy of his lyrics. The album is a 10 song collection produced by Brian Hardgrove, (Public Enemy, Chuck D, Fine arts Militia) and mixed by Rod Hui (Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Tyler, Mary J. Blige). The album was recorded at Manhattan Center Studios with guitarist Oz Noy (Tony Braxton, Gavin Degraw, Chris Botti, Harry Belafonte), bassist Chulo Gatewood and Dido band members Alex Alexander on drums and John Delly on keyboards.

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  • author: Teresa

    This is a fantastic album. Well done John.

  • It Rocks!
    author: Danielle

    This CD is awesome. I love it. The songs are great, the lyrics amazing. I totally recommend this to everyone. :-)

  • Close your eyes and just listen to the Irish bird sing ! wonderful!
    author: kelly France

    I discovered him in a strange and wonderful way ,a big surprise to me, he is just amazing, a real artist, true to the fullest, bravo Amo!!

  • Blue is the hit song
    author: Mike Hartford

    great album caught him live at the half door in Hartford. IMHO i think Blue is the best song on the album - just thought i'd share that with you.

  • falling n2 amo!!
    author: jessica boston

    Saw him play in boston last month, bought his cd which he signed for me. love it, love it, love it. "I dont wanna say goodbye" is the perfect breakup song. I want to tell the whole world how good this is.

  • IAM IN LOVE
    author: CITYDAME

    HE IS BETTER THAN MOST.HIS VOICE WILL MOVE RIGHT THROUGH YOU.LIVE HE SOUNDS AWESOME.IF YOU CLOSE YOUR EYES YOU WOULD SWEAR IT WAS A RECORD PLAYING.

  • Great Performer
    author: IJL

    aMO is an incredible artist. period. Whether he's singing his songs or his version of others. He is truly amazing.

  • awesome!!!
    author: theresa

    he voice melts my heart

  • Amazing New Artist
    author: Sarah

    This album is in short, amazing. It captures his strength not only as a songwriter but also as a powerful voice, a skilled songwriter, and a man who knows what he's talking about. Songs like "Falling N2U" provide upbeat, sing-along tunes while ballads like "I Don't Want to Say Goodbye" are powerful ballads to accompany the tears and regrets of lost love and lovers. This man is an artist, in the truest sense of the word. Keep your eye on him and your ears to the radio as well, as I truly believe he will be invading the airwaves in no time - or at least that he should.

  • awesome awesome awesome and awesome
    author: Kate

    I heard aMO playing in a bar in manhattan last month. I was blown away by his passion and energy on stage. This album is awesome as was the last one. The song "I dont wanna say goodbye" is the most moving song i've heard in a long time.

  • The music is smooth and classy with a subtle overlay of down-to-earth sensuality
    author: Michelle

    This CD will help you unwind at the end of a very hectic day and make you realize there are more important things that life has to offer then the day-to-day grind that we all have to deal with. The relief is like a ice cold beer on a blazing hot day or a glass of smooth red wine and your most comfortable clothes. After listening to it, you can't help but exclaim...ah!

  • This album is great. Great energy, catchy riffs and lyrics, wonderful musicians
    author: Brendan

    I knew most of these songs from seeing Amo live already, and they come through beautifully on the album. Great stuff! The music, lyrics, singing, etc are all great. "Blue" is a classic!!

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