Hozier’s soul-tinged, eponymous debut album has received unprecedented critical and commercial reception, with the songwriter’s sold-out live shows garnering universal appeal. Since the release of his touchstone single “Take Me To Church”, he has rolled up pinnacle successes in video, digital, radio, and performance platforms – sparking rare agreement among critics, fans and viral-followers. 

Hozier proceeds to chalk up new milestones in one of the most compelling breakthrough debuts this year. His celebrated self-titled debut album entered the Billboard/Soundscan 200 at # 2, making it the second highest charting entry for a new artist in 2014. 

Hozier wowed TV audiences with an impeccable performance on Saturday Night Live, the first debut artist of 2014 to appear as musical guest on the celebrated show. He performed “Take Me To Church” and “Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene .” Rolling Stone remarked, “the rising soul singer delivered a rousing performance that ensured people don't forget his name anytime soon.” Entertainment Weekly declared, “Hozier wins the evening's ‘Best Musical Moment’ with his performance of ‘Take Me To Church,’ a bluesy, eerie song the Irish singer performed with just enough soul.” He has also earned praise for recent TV turns on The Late Show With David Letterman and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, among others. 

2014 Universal