Dan Mangan - Nice, Nice, Very Nice

In August 2009, Dan Mangan released his sophomore album, Nice, Nice, Very Nice in Canada. After three and a half years of touring his sleeper-hit debut, Postcards and Daydreaming, Dan was ready and eager to unveil a collection of lyrical ruminations that showcased his growth as a songwriter. The album shot to #1 on the iTunes Canada singer/songwriter album chart and at one point simultaneously held the #1 airplay positions CBC Radio 3, The Peak (Vancouver) and Canadian college radio. Rave reviews came from heavy hitting national music magazines as well as countless blogs and print media. Then came the news that Dan had won XM Radio's 'Artist Of The Year' as well as CBC Radio prizes for vocalist and song of the year 'Robots'. NME magazine featured him as one of Canada's most promising acts. In late 2009, Arts & Crafts proudly welcomed Dan Mangan to its growing roster of management clients.

Once signed by Arts&Crafts for management, Dan built a loyal team to support the release. Following successful SXSW showcases Dan is now confirmed for 13 tour dates hitting a number of major markets in Europe.

"If Woody Guthrie had listened to Godspeed You! Black Emperor." - NME

"Dan's music is what you'd expect from a lovechild of Harry Nilsson or Tom Waits." - The Fly

''Mature, slow to unravel, and broad in scope, this is a fine, fine, very fine record indeed.'' The Line Of Best Fit

"...Knocks you flat on your ass... Mangan's career is clearly on the rise. Hop on board and enjoy the ride." ?Exclaim!

''With some of his strongest work to date and an already large fan-base, Nice, Nice.. could very well be the album that solidifies Mangan as the standout artist he is.'' ?Discorder

''If you like The Weakerthans or early Hawskley Workman, you'll love this record. Its all well crafted singer-songwriter stuff with impressive range.'' Metro

''Listeners wouldn't expect the cheeky content to sail through waves of dynamic choral balladeering and colourful instrumentation, but Mangan doesn?t only pull it off, he makes it soar.'' -SoundProof Magazine

''meditative quiet pieces of beauty. Nice, Nice, Very Nice, Mr Dan Mangan.'' For Folk's Sake

Tracklisting:

1. Road Regrets
2. Robots
3. The Indie Queens Are Waiting
4. Sold
5. Fair Verona
6. You Silly Git
7. Tina's Glorious Comeback
8. Et Les Mots Crois?s
9. Some People
10. Pine For Cedars
11. Basket
12. Set The Sails

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