'Maverick Magazine' review of 'Diamond Land' - September issue - 2009

"Offering a personal outlet for Webster due to the intimate details discussed, this is a sombre yet quality album. Born just a stones throw away from Scarborough shore, this twelve track album is full of personal insight that gives more than an inkling into what irks this artist into putting pen to paper and, at times, can be moving that leads the audience into an escapist world which many should visit now and then. With an intriguing picking style to begin its proceedings, Waiting in line starts slowly but then builds up to a pace which is worth waiting for. With a stonking electric guitar solo in its middle, this track is certainly one which will, or probably does, get the crowd going into a mass frenzy. With a start similar to the one already mentioned, the enticing Superstore is full to the brim of electric guitar goodness which doesn't fail in stopping the foot from tapping. Superstore allows Dan to truly demonstrate his singing talents to probable audience appreciation. It has a feeling and glow of being perfect to play at the end of the night as it preaches, in a good way, some strong social comment which might leave the audience pondering on a few points which they might have otherwise missed. The undisputable and irresistibly beautiful Caroline is one track in particular which, if the world would end tomorrow and all that was left was this song to act as evidence of human existence, would not be a bad thing whatsoever. It has harmonies and lead vocals to match even the most successful of groups or artists, which begs the question that why has this song not been played on the radio before? An artist who asks of utter concentration when hearing him ply his craft, this album is evidence of yet another soul singing the material which he is proud of doing so. Judging on the twelve songs here, they sure are a great way to spend an hour or, in a live setting, an evening."

RH