Press and Updates
Take Effect’s review of album
Though We Have Only Love "...captures the poeticism and passion of the originals, we’re treated to driving rock anthems and no lack of intimacy across this very literate and touching record." - Tom Haugen of Take Effect
Raygun Magazine 1993
"The books or, as Beckett calls them, “texts for performance,” are extraordinary, sustained explosions of authentic American language and energy." - Paul Williams, author of Bob Dylan Performing Artist
York Calling’s review of album
"The lyrics are what make it such a great album. Beckett does not dilute Brel in any way meaning we get all his bitterness, humour, and theatricality." - Graeme Smith of York Calling
Rock and the Beat Generation’s review of album
"An album of Brel's work featuring new lyric translations and a gripping musical framework that resonates with a dark energy, an indie rock swagger."
Discovering Belgium’s review of album
“"This is one of the most thoughtful, respectful, and convincing reinterpretations of Brel... The result is not nostalgic, but feels alive and contemporary; alert to Brel’s emotional urgency while speaking in a modern musical language." - Denzil Walton of Discovering Belgium
A Song In Life’s review of album
“Larry Beckett performs a vivid ode on this sprawling album.” - a song in life
The Riff’s review of album
“With Though We Have Only Love: The Songs of Jacques Brel, Larry Beckett offers an illuminating glimpse into the overwhelming emotion of love.” - Randall Radic of The Riff
Review of the single - I Love You -
The Big Takeover’s Review of - I Love You
Vents Magazine Interview
In this conversation, he reflects on what drew him to Brel, the challenges of faithful translation, and the enduring interplay of poetry and song in his work.
Ugly Things Music magazine - Review of Song to the Siren
Rock and the Beat Generation - Review of Song to the Siren
Kirkus Review of The Book of Merlin
"An accomplished poet provides a new interpretation of ancient and medieval British lore.”
Kirkus Review says “Get It”.
The Accidental Falls - album review
“I wish I was where lemons swing…”