Reviews
“Finally songs sung by a man to other men without explanation or apology. David Dentinger’s rich voice and poetic musings are well suited to folk music. He sings songs about true love, lost love, sad love, all while excelling lyrically and even intellectually. It’s no small feat he has accomplished in producing these collections of open-hearted ballads, featuring himself at the center on guitar, piano or even banjo or dulcimer. His is a world rich in loss, survival, and redemption wrought through artistry, sensitivity, and humor..”
— The Squealer
“David Dentinger’s music amazes—lyrically, sonically. He is one of those rare artists who references the old ways while forging ahead with the new. He is the love child of Morrissey and Ani Difranco! .”
— After Hours Radio Show 90.1 FM, KPFT, Houston, TX
“David Dentinger has a great voice, and his imagery is wonderful and vivid—delightfully skewed. His music draws power from that: he’s got style! I love his vibrato, his falsetto. I love how his voice can go from gravelly to nearly operatic. A singular voice! ”
— Peter Mulvey
“Super fun songs with wonderful instrumentation and structure. His work is unpredictable with so many excellent images, as if he paints the scene rather than writing it.” — Doug J.
“Whoa! David’s music is so dynamic. His guitar playing is wonderful, there are killer lyrics. A lot will come at you at once! You’ll want to listen a few times in a row.” — Nell P.
“Wow, David’s music is so out there — in a great way: a new surprise around every corner. The lyrics swing from the bizarre to the concrete. It's really interesting art. Throw all your expectations out the window. He is unique!” — Stan G.
“You will really love the twists and turns and creative imagery that pull his songs forward.” — Dan F.
“His song “Prettiest Girl in the Bar” approaches the dark topic of homophobic violence in a novel way, with the singer seeming to shrug off the hate, saying “some folks just hate pretty.” The music too has an upbeat feel that is very much at odds with the dark undertones of the content. It’s a sign of good art that you will listen a half dozen times and still be processing it. His harmonies are a lovely surprise.” — Brett Y.
“Super original!” — Trevor D.
“He writes very compelling tunes with lovely melodies that can sound like something old and new at the same time, making his lyrics stand out!” — Brynn G.
“There is so much contrariness and delightful quirk in his edgy lyrics and arrangements.” — Ed S.
“He can deliver so many words, but it's so tightly done with perfect melodies! His voice sounds terrific and his lyrics will have you listening and thinking and questioning.” — Walt V.
“The vibe of his songs is truly delightful. The words float on top like a confection: wonderful lines and rhythms.” — Sam E.
“His lyrics are compelling, his images are powerful and his ideas are tantalizing” — Drew S.
“Somewhere between Tom Waits and Wendell Berry! That's wild territory to explore and David’s music is a map with no legend — and I am here for it. His songs break expectations in so many lovely ways”. — Peter R.