All it takes is one song, and you’re career as a musical artist can change completely. Just ask Hozier, whose mega-hit single “Take Me To Church” took him from a rising Irish artist to one of the biggest names in the industry, seemingly overnight.
Truth be told, I never heard anything from Hozier aside of the single prior to seeing him at Newport Folk Festival, where he played just the year before, but at a much smaller stage. This time around he took the main stage, and based on the feverish reactions of young fans hanging over the front row, it was the right move, even if he only has one album under his belt.
I only caught a few songs from Hozier’s set (wasn’t around for “the song”) and although he’s not quite my thing, I was pleasantly surprised by his ability as a performer. He came to play and delivered all the goods that fans expected. Like it or not, Hozier is a name we will be hearing plenty of in the not too distant future.
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