Early press for songs on ‘The Vine’:

“…’The Vine’ is Richard’s reflections on everything he has been through, and, frankly, it’s beautiful. Neuberg’s warm tenor and poetic delivery brings Richard Hawlely to mind immediately, and the evocative, sinuous acoustic guitar that the whole album is built on is easy to frame with Nick Drake as a reference. But that is just the starting point, the base observations. What makes ‘The Vine’ truly magnificent is the rest of the arrangements: lush strings, sprinklings of percussion, electric guitar, choir and more besides take these beautiful solo songs to astonishing heights. This is an album to get lost in, to become part of, that deserves multiple listens, where each listen will reveal more details in the tapestry. The vision needed to take what certainly began alone with nothing but six strings and some trauma and elevates it to such great heights is incredible. The results belie a creative mind like those of Jeff Buckley or Josh T. Pearson: uncompromising, creative and driving to serve the songs to add exactly what is needed to give the greatest impact, to pull on the heartstrings with the greatest tug. It might be the surprising electric feedback and layers of reverb on album closer ‘Weed Out The Vine’, or a sweeping lone violinist on ‘Better Ways to Mend’, the results are all exquisitely crafted with such rare talent that the time lost to Neuberg’s illness only seems that much more cruel.” Matt Chapman Jones, Nightshift magazine

“On his new album ‘The Vine’, Neuberg reflects on his pain but with an exceptional songwriting craftsmanship that balances the deep darkness so beautifully with hope, making what is a tale of grit and growth sound so exquisitely tender.” postcardsfromtheunderground.com

“‘Crow Needs The Pine’ builds in intensity and instrumentation, growing into a dramatic and emotive performance that has a lasting impact  …on the strength of this first single, we can look forward to well-crafted songs, full of atmosphere, with Neuberg’s captivating voice at their heart.” Americana UK

“Nick Drake’s guitar picking and heavy strings from Five Leaves Left meet Steve Von Till’s granite-hard and naturalistic folk songs as London-based Richard Neuberg, known from the band Viarosa, takes the stage as a solo artist. It’s dark, harsh and very appealing.” 482 MHz.com

 

Some clips of Viarosa reviews…

“Outstanding… sounds like The Birthday Party doing Johnny Cash.” Uncut Magazine reviewing ‘Porous’ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Where The Killers Run fulfils the promise… these songs tap into outlaw traditions of death and sorrow. A country-wired Echo & The Bunnymen.” Uncut Magazine reviewing ‘Where The Killers Run’ ★ ★ ★ ★

“A swooning blend of violins, mandolins and country death songs … this is the sound of revenge.” The Independent reviewing ‘Where The Killers Run’ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Viarosa turn creeping dread into compelling art. Richard Neuberg and company find redemption in the midst of a sparse, scorched landscape. Cormac McCarthy would be proud.” Harp Magazine (US) reviewing ‘Where The Killers Run’

“This is an impressive debut, inhabiting the same sinister, gothic world as Nick Cave and Gillian Welch. Haunting and insidiously melodic songs…” Q Magazine reviewing ‘Where The Killers Run’.

“A great album from a distinctive and very talented group.” Maverick Magazine reviewing ‘Where The Killers Run’ 

“Dark and wonderful – this is a fabulous album and Viarosa really are doing something quite special.”  Irish World reviewing ‘Where The Killers Run’

“Superb – it’s just so different. I loved it… in a category of its own.” Iain Banks on Mark Riley’s 6 Music show. ‘Porous’ was voted album of the week.

“Gripping country noir from London… Viarosa’s magnificently sullen second builds on the reputation established with 2006 debut Where The Killers Run.” Uncut Magazine reviewing  ‘Send For The Sea’ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Send For The Sea once more finds Richard Neuberg locating his rumbling muse somewhere between Johnny Cash and Nick Cave, all set against some broodingly atmospheric backdrops.” Q Magazine reviewing ‘Send For The Sea’ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Dark, gloomy and beautiful…” The Mail reviewing ‘Send For The Sea’ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Equally spiritual and redemptive, ‘Send For The Sea’ is, in its diversity and tone, staggeringly life-affirming.” Pennyblack Music reviewing ‘Send For The Sea’