Thomas D’Arcy

The title of Thomas D’Arcy’s second solo album, Fooled You Twice, may be self-deprecating, but it offers precisely the sort of charm and wit his fans have come to expect for the better part of the past decade, traits that have also helped forge D’Arcy’s reputation as one of Canada’s most criminally underappreciated recording artists. Since establishing his name with Toronto bands The Carnations and Small Sins, D’Arcy has naturally transitioned into a solo career, choosing to focus on his gifts as a singer/songwriter and producer. The results on Fooled You Twice speak for themselves: it’s a flawless 10-track collection, which, at its heart, reconfirms faith in the creative possibilities of the three-minute pop song.

For the Nick Hornby types, an analogy might be imagining what would have happened if Phil Spector had produced Big Star. But such muso fantasies don’t do justice to the breadth of experience D’Arcy has channeled into Fooled You Twice. The sparkling production and infectious melodies are what’s initially attention-grabbing, but underneath those elements, the songs are the pure expression of a mature artist, containing the full range of emotions that come with the territory, from doubt and frustration to, ultimately, hope and perseverance.

“I love Thom’s music because he is NOT afraid to write strong, BIG hooks. He writes the kinds of melodies that make me jealous. DAMN YOU Thom D’Arcy. Similar to his personal demeanour, he has a calm, collected way of delivering his vocals, with a healthy confidence ..and just enough vulnerability to feel like he’s on your team. The fact that he is also the engineer and producer clearly helps get his vision across; sonically this record is exciting, inspired and beautiful. It’s weird when it wants to be weird, and fun when it wants to be fun. The energy of the record feels adventurous and driving, with an underlying happiness to it. My rating: 5/5 bags of popcorn." - STEVE BAYS (HOT HOT HEAT/MOUNTIES)

“I’ve been a fan of Thomas D’Arcy’s songwriting for well over a decade. It’s been a pleasure to watch him develop and grow as a songwriter, year after year. Fooled You Twice is a record stacked full of infectious hooks, strong song structure, captivating lyrics while manifesting the sensibility of record making that seems to be forgotten. Thomas D’Arcy has created a classic that will without a doubt be celebrated by many for many years to come." - JUSTIN PEROFF (BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE)

“Thomas D’Arcy crafts quality pop music you can really sink your teeth into. The man spews hooks and melodies from every orifice." - EWAN CURRIE (THE SHEEPDOGS)

RIYL: Phoenix, Spoon, Ra Ra Riot
TRY: #3, 2, 6, 7
DIRTY: #9

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