February 2006, Hotpress (Australia):




"Motodestra is the alias of one-man band Daniel Halliday, who on his debut creates an album in the spirit (and to an extent, the sound) of another group-alias-represents-core-person act, the Durutti Column. Vini Reilly's careful explorations in gentle electric guitar and rhythm make for a more interesting template than some, thankfully, and so on the nine-song, all-instrumental effort Motodestra's work comes off as engaging, contemplative fare"

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"Without so much as an average track on the record, this is lush, hypnotic music deserving of a much wider audience." (included in Best of 2005 list)

Leonard's Lair    More...


"Like Durutti Column meets Deebank whilst gazing out at July Skies, this is an album of elegant instrumental charm. Quietly substantial."

Tangents    More...


"...anyone with a troubled mind with find solace and balance here"

Whisperin' And Hollerin'    More...


"At this point I'd don't recall who pointed me towards this album, but I wrote to the "band" (re- Dan Halliday) and he agreed to send me a copy even though I seemed to get a self effacing vibe about it from him, as if it was old news to him already. Well, he's English and they're always depressed about something so I told him to buck up, it's new to all of us who haven't heard it yet..."

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