Chocolate Eyes

Jack L’s ambitions appear to have shrunk a little in recent times – seemingly resigned to the fact that he’ll never be seen as Ireland’s spiritual heir to Scott Walker (or Tom Waits), he has settled for making records that appeal to folks who find the Divine Comedy a little too feisty. Not necessarily a bad thing: ‘Chocolate Eyes’ is a pretty-but-inconsequential AOR ballad, which contains the telling line “I gave up on dreams / and regrets”. Never fear, Jack – now that you’re aiming lower, you’re actually hitting closer to the mark.

, 25 Oct 2006

Jack L’s ambitions appear to have shrunk a little in recent times – seemingly resigned to the fact that he’ll never be seen as Ireland’s spiritual heir to Scott Walker (or Tom Waits), he has settled for making records that appeal to folks who find the Divine Comedy a little too feisty. Not necessarily a bad thing: ‘Chocolate Eyes’ is a pretty-but-inconsequential AOR ballad, which contains the telling line “I gave up on dreams / and regrets”. Never fear, Jack – now that you’re aiming lower, you’re actually hitting closer to the mark.

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2009-11-18 - REVIEW

Following his storming performance on the Late Late Show last week, Jack L has announced the release of a 24-track double-album.

2009-10-14 - News

Lukeman to play Dublin venue in November.

2009-08-24 - News

Burn On shows Athy crooner Jack L returning to interpretive duties with a superb Randy Newman set.

2008-11-06 - REVIEW

In addition to his previously announced October dates in Vicar Street, Jack L will now take to the road for an extensive tour of Ireland.

2008-09-25 - News

Kildare singer Jack L has announced a third consecutive night at Vicar Street on October 11.

2008-09-15 - News

Jack L has announced two dates at Vicar St in support of new album Burn On.

2008-08-12 - News

Jack L has confirmed his long-awaited return to the Irish live stage.

2007-12-07 - News

This bank holiday, entertainer extraordinaire Jack L will feature on Irish Beats, on Beat FM.

2007-05-30 - News

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2006-10-20 - Interview

The showman will be playing five nights at the plush venue.

2006-06-13 - News

Jack L has always been a unique talent. With Broken Songs, he has the material to show off his remarkable vocal prowess to the full.

2006-04-12 - REVIEW

Through a combination of energy and charisma, Jack L brings a wonderful warmth to Brel’s somewhat bitter and fatalistic lyrics

2003-07-31 - REVIEW

Jack has produced a dynamic, challenging and innovative record that may not be to the taste of many of his traditional fans.

2001-10-25 - REVIEW

Jack L, the performer, is a curious hybrid of overblown dramatics, absolute sincerety and rock star posturing

2001-09-13 - REVIEW

An all-too-average song from a man who is capable of so much better. At this point in his career, Jack L. needs a show-stopper of a tune to bring his undoubted gifts to a wider audience: ‘So Far Gone’ will hardly be the one to do so.

2001-08-30 - REVIEW

Unencumbered by the fickleness of fashion, Jack Lukeman (or Jack L, as he is better known) has carved out his own niche in the melting pot that is music in the '90s. He has left the shade of Brel behind and has followed his own vision, which still has its roots in the romantic balladry of Scott Walker, Nick Cave and Frank Sinatra.

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