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Album Review: "Little Dream Come True" by Damian McGinty

Damian McGinty's "Little Dream Come True"
 Damian McGinty's "Little Dream Come True". Source: https://www.damianmcginty.com/

On September 19, 2025, Irish musician Damian McGinty released his third solo album, “Little Dream Come True.” The album chronicles the past two and a half years of McGinty’s life, from finding out he was going to be a dad to officially being a father.

McGinty was born in Northern Ireland and now lives in Nashville with his wife and daughter. He is known for being a singer with Celtic Thunder, which he joined when he was 14 years old. Since then, he has released solo music and has even done some acting, including being a guest star on “Glee.”

The songs on this album fit McGinty’s voice and style perfectly as they are tailored for his own voice. His voice has really matured over the years, from being 14 and starting Celtic Thunder to now having a child. Those who are Celtic Thunder fans who have heard his voice change, especially when it got deeper, can attest to the work he had to put in to develop his voice.

 McGinty’s voice has a particular style of song that works for him, but some songs he has performed with other projects do not fit his style and range as well as the songs on his personal album do. This may leave some people wondering if it is worth listening to the album. He is able to make these songs work for him and his voice as they are his own.

As someone who grew up listening to McGinty’s music since he first started out with Celtic Thunder, this CD is surreal, especially “Little Dream Come True.” Anyone who has also been a Celtic Thunder fan from the beginning knows that Damian was only 14 years old when they filmed the first concert. I am Damian’s age (my birthday is literally a week after his in the same year), so listening to him sing about his daughter is really heartwarming. It feels like we have been on life’s journey and growing up together, even though we do not even know each other.

“Superhuman” is a beautiful song about his wife and all she is doing for their little family. Most of the time, women are expected to be mothers without praise and acknowledgement for how hard it can be to be a mother. This song changes that narrative as McGinty thanks his wife for all she has done as a mom and wife. Anyone who is looking for a song to dedicate to a woman in their life who is a wife and mother can use this song.

Overall, this album is a beautiful tribute to his wife and daughter and the life they are building together. It is so evident that McGinty is passionate about the songs on this album. The emotion he conveys through each note is palpable, from the love he has for his wife to the pride and joy he has for his daughter. 

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