"....New York songwriter James O'Malley's aptly titled and beautifully crafted new record, "The Writer Remains" (his fourth), is a highly awaited amalgam of newly written songs dedicated to life, love, and the inevitable joys and hardships we often struggle with throughout our lives.

    Why this guy's music isn't on constant rotation on playlists in those great airwaves in the sky is beyond me. In many ways, "The Writer Remains" is O'Malley's seminal work, where finely-woven melodies are bound within his warm tapestry of rhythmic poetry and prose.

    If there is such a genre as modern artisanal folk music, O'Malley is its indisputable pioneer. These are easily his best written (and played) songs to date, with uncluttered arrangements that cloak each tune in silken gossamer. Clearly, it is this hugely talented songwriter's time to shine. Precisely because the writer, James O'Malley, does indeed remain."    

                                  --Ralph DiGennaro (Contributing Writer to Paste Magazine)  

     

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​"The album is produced by Pete Kennedy, who lets the vocals and guitar tell his stories with just a light touch of instrumental support. This is O’Malley’s best work yet, but seeing how you and James already know each other, you’ve probably already decided to pick up a copy of this extraordinary album!"  

                                                      ---Michael Devlin (Music Matters Review 2015)