Colin Devlin’s first solo album Democracy of One is not a debut, more areintroduction to an Irish songwriter who has crafted unforgettable soundscapes for over a decade. Led by Colin Devlin and his brother Peter, The Devlins refined their cinematic rock sound via a series of internationally acclaimed albums that generated tracks used in dozens of film and television productions. Their 1993 debut, Drift, received a four-star review in Rolling Stone, and subsequent efforts won praise worldwide. Now, singer Colin Devlin has struck out on his own. Devlin’s new songs explore the language of a seasoned songwriter both lyrically and sonically: lush arrangements play out like beautifully-choreographed battles between the inner self and the world outside, as that voice – part raspy speak-singing, part unpolished tenor – mingles with the surrounding guitar, piano and strings to reveal untold emotional nuances.