Reviewed by Tony Cummings

In some ways Daniel O'Donnell has taken over from Cliff Richard as the artist vilified by music critics but whose chart success cocks a snoot at all those self-appointed protectors of cool. Daniel's success is phenomenal of course, 18 chart singles and six UK Top Ten albums since 2000. Now the Irish crooner has a new string to his bow. Daniel's new album 'Until The Next Time', of which this is a taster, is the first time he has written (or co-written) all the songs. And though no one would claim "Crush On You" shows Mr O'Donnell to be another McCartney or Simon, it is a catchy pop confection, nicely arranged and sung with warmth by the artist now seeking to be called a singer/songwriter. We await the album with interest.

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