Damien Rice Interview with Nic Harcourt

From LA Times Magazine:

"Irishman Damien Rice’s 2002 debut album, O, garnered raves for its mix of earnest lyrics and soulful acoustics. Tracks “Cannonball” and “The Blower’s Daughter” found their way to radio playlists on both sides of the Atlantic and a number of key movie placements.

With the release of 9 in 2006, Rice’s reputation was cemented. He recorded the track “Lonely Soldier” for Raise Hope for the Congo, due out this spring. The disc, which includes contributions from Norah Jones and Rodrigo y Gabriela, supports the Enough Project, dedicated to fighting violence against women in the Congo. Though he prefers to let the music do his talking, we caught up with Rice for a rare interview."

Wow, I must really be behind on the LAT (or at least on the Magazine); I had no idea Nic Harcourt was writing for them now. I miss his soothing presence on KCRW terribly--especially Morning Becomes Eclectic--and his inimitable radio voice, which is just about the best ever. I really only posted this interview on account of him, though I like Damien Rice fine. I do see why he (Damien, not Nic), though, has acquired a reputation for being difficult: he strikes me as a bit of a humorless scold. Make another record already.