"If Nick Cave had followed the folk tradition instead of falling for the charms of Rock and Roll, he may well have aspired to create something akin to what Lisa O'Neill has with Heard a Long Gone Song. Lisa, though, is unique. It's certainly raw on the surface, and the album's abrasive nature is absolutely part of its appeal. Beneath that coarse exterior, though, lies a heart of gold, a mind as sharp as a razor, and the soul of a poet. Heard a Long Gone Song is easily one of the greatest surprises I've enjoyed for some time; an exceptional album that will make the trad music scene stand up and take notice"