When people talk about Pierce Turner, a lot of celebrity names get thrown around. They say that his talent measures up to big-name draws like Sinead O'Connor and Elvis Costello. They make it sound like he's taken the scepter of Celtic soul straight from the hand of Van Morrison. They count Hollywood heavyweights Brad Pitt and Timothy Hutton among his admirers. Hot Press magazine compares his abilities to that of literary lions W.B. Yeats and James Joyce.
Does Turner live up to the praise? Consider his track record. The Irish singer/songwriter debuted as a solo artist in 1987 ...