WINDSWEPT SONGS ON A BROKEN GUITAR (2010) ........................................................................................................................ "A very likeable performer. His songs are of such a high standard that with the right publishing deal, Nashville could be beating a path to his door." R2 Rock & Reel magazine - March 2011 ........................................................................................................................ "The songs are all country tinged with a pop consciousness, melodic, good humoured and show promise for the future. Nearest comparison, straight off the top of my head, would be Don Gibson." Maverick magazine - November 2010 .......................................................................................................................... "Owen writes in a style that has a refreshing touch. A heart-warming experience." Fatea magazine - November 2010 ........................................................................................................................... "...a new country songwriter to keep an ear out for is Owen Moore. His debut CD displays real talent. His gentle ode to an aged cowboy, "Ride Along", for instance, is perfectly crafted..." Country Music People magazine - September 2010
RAINY DAY SONGS (2011) ................................................................................................................ "Excellent songs. Well produced, sounds professional and is radio friendly. This impressive second set gains from a much-improved production showing Owen's skill in layering and arranging... ...the vocals are nicely done... ..."She's Still Wearing Blue" could have been lifted out of the Roy Orbison songbook... ...well thought-out lyrics... ...well constructed melodies..." Maverick magazine - May 2012 .................................................................................................................... "Clever, well thought-out, catchy and very country... ...pleasant and relaxed... ...just crying out to be covered..." Online Country UK - February 2012 ...................................................................................................................... "Owen Moore has continued with a winning formula here. A talented instrumentalist, he has a remarkable feel for the genre, with a perfectly-suited voice for it, slightly gravelly and on the verge of fragility. A pleasing variety of rhythms and moods and an excellent introduction for anyone who has never heard contemporary country and would like to get the feel for what it is all about." R2 Rock & Reel magazine - March 2012 .................................................................................................................... "Owen Moore's slightly quirky take on country has got that certain something to it. This is country with an edge and a sparkle in the lyrics. A delightful album." Fatea magazine - November 2011
SIMPLICATED SONGS (2013) ........................................................................................................................ "Owen Moore has put together another delightful album of his "simple" little songs. This is an album that harks back to the days of old, when songs had memorable melodies and catchy lyrics that captured the more innocent side of life. Typical is the jogging "Hang Around With You", a wonderful little love song. "The West Coast of Kentucky" reminds of George Strait's "Ocean Front Property". Slightly country, occasionally celtic, but at all times rather pleasant." Maverick magazine - November/December 2013 ......................................................................................................................... Three albums in and Owen Moore is still writing all the songs, singing all the vocal parts and playing all the instruments. "Simplicated Songs" is a set of country-influenced observations, although this time around he has spread his musical wings." R2 Rock & Reel magazine - September/October 2013 ........................................................................................................................ "Owen Moore has put together an album that is sunny like the Bournemouth weather." Celtic Music Radio, Album of the Week - September 2013 ......................................................................................................................... "An album that is sunny and breezy. Light and hook-laden, the country styled songs draw on both Irish and American influences to provide themes that are instantly accessible. You can feel the influences of the likes of Glen Campbell and Johnny Cash reverberating around the album and that's no bad thing. "Simplicated Songs" could just as easily be called Songs To Get Your Attention." Fatea magazine - June 2013
SHORT SONGS FROM THIN AIR (2014) ..................................................................................................................... "Owen Moore is a one-man record business and "Short Songs From Thin Air" is his fourth album of original material. It's gentle and refreshingly melodic with a country edge and Owen plays sufficient instruments to keep the arrangements interesting. He won't change the world but he might just brighten your day." - R2 Rock & Reel magazine - November/December 2014 .................................................................................................................... "Even in the titles to his albums you can spot the theme, with the emphasis on songs, the craft of writing these Moore has clearly taken time to hone. "Short Songs From Thin Air" ...one of the finest titles to come this way in a long time... ...a thoroughly enjoyable collection of songs that will make you feel infinitely better about the world after listening to it." - New Country UK magazine - October 2014
SECRET SONGS THROUGH AN OPEN WINDOW (2016) ..................................................................................................................... "West Country based Irish singer songwriter who trades in the easy rolling sounds of folk-country... Delivered in a relaxed style and warm voice that might be best compared to Don Williams... Liltingly easy on the ear... Sit back, close your eyes and sip a Bushmills and honey..." Fatea magazine - November 2016 ......................................................................................................................... Owen Moore is a veteran singer/guitarist and songwriter and "Secret Songs Through An Open Window" is his fifth album. It boasts a light touch in performance and production, an underlying country feel and a bunch of songs that are easy on the ear with intriguing titles like, "An Irish Song And A Spanish Guitar". - R2 Rock & Reel magazine - March / April 2017
SONGS FROM SMALL HOTEL ROOMS BY THE SEA (2017) ........................................................................................................................ "Album of the week" - Celtic Music Radio - December 2017 ......................................................................................................................... "Another well penned set of original songs well worthy of your attention." - Fatea magazine - December 2017 ......................................................................................................................... "A positive album that is perfect listening for a lazy weekend." - Maverick magazine - December 2017/January 2018 ........................................................................................................................ "A collection of songs inspired by various corners of Britain's coast as seen through the eyes of a wandering minstrel. A bit singer-songwriter, a bit country and all very entertaining." - R2 Rock & Reel magazine - March / April 2018
HAND-PAINTED SONGS (2018) ..................................................................................................................... "It's like Townes Van Zandt transposed to Limerick... ...Consistently enjoyable listening." - Fatea magazine - May 2018 .................................................................................................................. "The latest release in Owen Moore's fast-growing catalogue. Owen does everything himself - including writing all the songs - and whether by chance or design, he's produced a gently happy sing-along album." - R2 Rock & Reel magazine - September / October 2018
ACCIDENTAL SONGS (2019) .................................................................................................................... "For a man who writes Accidental Songs Owen Moore is remarkably prolific. Folky with a country tinge, there are threads of loneliness and nostalgia running through these songs. Owen plays and sings every note and there are plenty of notes here. Songs like “Sweet Little Town” and “The Kids From Gypsy Lane” will take you back to a time that probably didn’t exist except in your memory." - R2 Rock & Reel magazine - January / February 2020 ...................................................................................................................... “A mix of country soft rock with catchy guitar melodies, drifting occasionally into something akin to '70s pop. Owen Moore's maturity of voice is backed occasionally by carefully placed harmonies, never too many, never too few. "The Blue Lounge Corner Bar" was the album's immediate highlight, a country rock song that showcases Moore's rich voice. "In A Song" is another stand out track, with echoes of Roy Orbison. Close your eyes and you can actually hear him singing this one. There are some especially nice touches in the backing vocals of this all too short song. "The Kids From Gypsy Lane" will resonate with other listeners. "Words To The Wise" is another love song, this one carried along by Beatles style backing vocals, covering themes that almost everybody will understand. Like a number of these songs, it indicates that Moore's main music influences are from the 1960s and 1970s… …and possibly harks back to Irish roots. There is a reflective theme to much of this album. Each of the songs is eminently listenable, and each has its own hook. Well produced and beautifully delivered." - Fatea magazine - July 2019