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Billy Falcon - Made Man

It was over fifteen years ago that myself and a small group of music lovers witnessed Billy Falcon perform here at Staffhorst in the Netherlands at a local record store.
Billy told the story about the death of his wife, and then performed the song he had
dedicated to her. (Heaven’s Highest Hill)
We stood there with a lump in our throats and tears in our eyes. It blew my mind and still does. To this day we still talk about it as one of the most emotional musical experiences.
Like John Waite, Billy became a musical hero of mine.
Falcon is a native of New York who now resides in Nashville.
Bon Jovi fans will know him well.

His new record, Made Man is honest and true Americana/New Jersey rock with the soul of Southside, the tears of Miami Steve and a large measure of the Boss.
Oh, and a little bit boogie or Baird and the power or Grushecky.
And I could go on, maybe a little Seger, Cougar, and Petty!
It is lovely and honest American rock record.
On the song Sinatra, he even has a trumpet with jazzy baubles over a pompous rock sound. It appears Falcon has an authentic hit on his hands.

Patrick Donders - HANX.net (Jan 13, 2007)

Billy Falcon Made Man: Indie
Produced By:
Billy Falcon & Mike Spears
Songs: 85%
Sound: 85%
Singer/Songwriter Billy Falcon returns for a new studio album that perhaps could be his best since the breakthrough Pretty Blue World release more than 15 years ago.

Joining him is guitarist Bryan Hall, drummer Johnny Telucci and bassist Michael Spears (Blue Tears), who together make for a powerhouse band even if it is executed in a stripped back and acoustic dominated form.

Billy retains the usual southern country / mid-western pop base as his musical theme, but Made Man has feistier edge thanks to some more uptempo and electric based tracks, not too mention a discernable energy flowing through the speakers.

From the opening southern rock of the title track Made Man, the album sounds comfortable, like the guys are on a mission, armed with the knowledge this album features a great set of songs.

There's the laid back, but electric driven soul of Sugar; the Tom Petty influenced Happy Hour; the emotional honestly of The Only One That Doesn't Know, a track which runs right into the contrasting free flow rockabilly of Better Than A Girl; plus the sparse, almost entirely acoustic double of the album's last two tracks.

The Bottom Line:
Made Man is an album that flows from the bare singer/songwriter acoustic vibe, back to a more electric southern rock party vibe. It's a great album to sit back and relax to and sees a maturing Billy Falcon completely at home in his own skin and sounding better than ever.

Andrew McNeice - MelodicRock.com (Dec 13, 2006)

Billy Falcon "Made Man"
(ATM, 2006)

Producer: Billy Falcon
Style: Midwest rock
Format: Album
Website: www.billyfalcon.com Reviewed by: Pär Winberg

If you take one spoon of Tom Petty, one spoon of Jon Bon Jovi (solo), one spoon of John Prine and spice it with John Mellencamp, Tom Waits and Elvis Costello – you have a musical meal called BILLY FALCON.
I believe a lot of you guys already knows this and are aware of the man and his music. I have reviewed two of his albums here at the site before and they’re both good solid albums in the genre somewhere between Midwest rock, singer songwriter and the rootsy Nashville-scene. But the new one is even a little better than these two previous reviewed ones here at the melodic.net.
The songwriting is all through good and the production is solid as a rock. The album is slightly different in the sound and is a little more rootsy which suits Billy’s voice is really nice and one example of this is “The Rest Of The Song” which I want to put in front of everything else.
This is such a fabulous tune. It’s like the perfect mix between Blake Morgan and Tom Waits. And there are plenty more on this album I can highly recommend like “Brick Of A Bridge” and the John Prine goes Tom Petty smelling “Mr Smith”. Nah – enuff said – this album is one of best Billy Falcon has done – and we’re speaking about ten albums to choose from.
I know I have delivered three 4 star-reviews in one week – but what the hell can I do when albums are this good? Billy is worth every shining star of it.

Par Winberg - Melodic.net (Oct 14, 2006)

Billy Falcon
Made Man

Wolf at my Door Former Long Islander Billy Falcon, raised in Rosedale, Queens, reappears out of nowhere with Made Man, a rock album so traditional it’s refreshing. Now based in Nashville, Falcon has amassed 10 albums under his belt during his lengthy career, and his newfound country leanings work well with his rock background to create a satisfying 12-track comeback.

In fact, Falcon has scraped the hair band Long Island corn right off his shoe, emerging as an Americana songwriter with a lot to say. “Happy Hour,” in particular, sounds like John Hiatt after a three-day bender, which is a compliment of the highest order. “Don’t Even Think About It” has an Elvis Costello-ish meter and vocal, a truly funny lyric, and a rocking backbeat. “Brick Off A Bridge” is a moving and personal song with strings, no less – a perfect example of Falcon’s newly mature, fully-realized storytelling. It’s a stunning, romantic piece of work. Falcon has also assembled a tremendous band, including guitarist Bryan Hall, vocalists Rose Falcon and April Sandridge, and drummer Johnny Telucci.

So take a bow, Billy Falcon. Unlike so many of your veteran peers, you’ve cut your hair, turned down the wattage, and let your soul shine through. Made Man may look like homage to “The Sopranos,” but it’s a classy, roots rocking revelation.
Syl Nathan

Syl Nathan - Good Times Magazine (Sep 26, 2006)

Jon Bon Jovi stopped by 12th & Porter for Billy Block's Western Beat, where his old pal Billy Falcon was set to take stage.

Heather Byrd - Tennessean.com (Sep 21, 2006)

"BILLY FALCON IS EVERYTHING YOU'D WANT TO BE. A SONGWRITER WHOSE STORYTELLING IS FUELED BY EMOTION AND PERFORMER WHO WILL NOT OFFER HIS SEATBELT AS HE TAKES YOU ON A RIDE YOUR NOT LIKELY TO FORGET....EVER."
JON BON JOVI

(Aug 21, 2006)

Billy's song, Mr. Smith (Made Man) is receiving rave reviews and has received the following awards @ Garageband.com and will be the featured Track of the day on Monday August 14th!

Track of the Day on 14Aug 2006 in Americana

Best Male Vocals in Americana, week of 7Aug2006

Best Lyrics in Americana, week of 7Aug2006

Best Beat in Americana, week of 7Aug2006

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