fragile delusion by Jester's Sadness

Fragile Delusion is the first album by Al Doyle's music project Jester's Sadness. He has previously released two albums under the name Alan Doyle, 2009's Places and 2013's Blasphemy.


- Reviews and testimonials about Fragile Delusion -


"[Fragile Delusion is] a collection of songs that invites the listener into vividly painted worlds of emotion. Characters, real and invented, are brought to life and you’re beckoned into experiences of pain, hope, light and dark.” - Dan Ryan, Danryanwords

"The music is quiet, reflective, whispering, the drama existing in the portraiture of finely crafted lyrics." - Dan Ryan, Danryanwords

“Whatever the Jester does next, you know they won’t short-change you when it comes to emotional depth and authentic expression.”

Full review: https://danwords9.wordpress.com/2024/03/04/a-fools-game-fragile-delusion-by-jesters-sadness-a-review/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1PUcjR-pKtwb2Gln3QzwDUvd6R_PTt3ajZH7atYYcI0qEb0yOcEfslclM_aem_xlPU0PiXN4RQRvyJ1X2m5g

- Dan Ryan, Danryanwords


"Dive into the hauntingly beautiful melodies and soul-stirring lyrics of Jester’s Sadness, an enigmatic music project led by the talented Dublin-based musician and poet, Al Doyle."

"The journey began with the release of their mesmerising first single, "Little Heart [...] a mere glimpse into the depth of emotion and musical mastery that awaits on the upcoming album."

Full review: https://musibiz.com/jesters-sadness/

- Musibiz


"‘Fragile delusion’ by jesters sadness. Singer Composer: Al Doyle. I am now one of the proud owners of a Cd copy. Deep, beautiful and hard earned wisdoms; delicately delivered with piercing accuracy."

- Kevin Nolan, Composer, poet and performer: https://www.instagram.com/kevin0nolan/


"Contemplative and evocative, the songs on fragile delusion manage to be both profoundly personal and generously universal in their themes of loss and longing."

- Anne Tannam, Poet: www.annetannampoetry.ie/


"Fragile Delusion by Jester’s Sadness is intimate and sincere. These songs become a part of where you are and what you see in that moment. These songs pull small details for an internal soundtrack for anyone who listens closely. Alan's vocals are the powerful mix of that grit and honey. It cuts and heels.

If I were to be remiss, a little silly, as is common with the music critic, I could imagine them able to make comparisons with the vocal quality of an “Into the Wild” era Eddie Vedder, or suggest that the potent simplicity of the guitar is in the vein of Kath Bloom or Jackson C Frank, for it’s lack of superficial embellishments and its commitment to straight-lining the emotion.

But let's behave ourselves. Comparisons are for beginners. Not for this record. There are no comparisons here because with these songs, Alan's achieved what Ted Hughes referred to as 'the point of singularity.' Their own voice. That’s what songwriters look for. They know when they hear that. I can’t stop listening."

- Marcus Doo, composer and performer

Jester's Sadness is a music project led by musician and poet Al Doyle. They're based in Dublin, Ireland.

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