..superb guests Celtic Twist were just outstanding! Alan Grant, Glasgow Celtic Music Radio
The Visit is one of my most played albums this month The album cover of stone circles evokes pagan musings , and yet the music is universal....they create such wonderful musical chemistry that everything is seamless and spontaneous. Its like these guys have been collaborating for years. I tell ya fellas they made my eyeballs roll! "
- The Celtic Music Fan
"you can listen to the touching voice of Phil Holland, recently dubbed Scotland's Lorena McKennit"
- Nicola Calicchio, La Gazzetta di Modena
When the words incredible and perfection come to mind I can easily associate them with "The Visit", a remarkable CD by Celtic Twist. I have listened to this CD over and over and it gets better every time
I listen to it. "The Visit" has worked its way into my heart and has quickly become one of my favorite CD's. If there ever was a duo meant to be together, it is Phil and Dave of Celtic Twist. Their musical talents complement one another and when they perform together it is as if they were one.The Celtic Crier
​"As a duo Phil and Dave perfectly complement each other, giving us moments of true charm in a subtly vintage style. Clean sounds, sincere inspiration and a pinch of nostalgia: The Visit is without a doubt one of the revelation albums of this year. That this album has the same name as Loreena McKennits album from 1991 is pure coincidence, given the great difference in atmosphere and inspiration between the two works, and the comparison is not necessarily in the favour of the more famous Canadian artist. "
-Folk Bulletin
"The concert of Phil Holland and Dave Palmley is a journey of exploration through the sounds of the earth and the seas of the North, from Ireland to Scotland. Thanks to the various instruments that they use and their original and refreshing interpretation of ancient ballads and thanks to Phil's miraculous and touching voice, this Duo is showing itself to be one of the best surprises on the Celtic music scene."
- Francesco Benozzo, Arcipelaghi Sonori 2011
This locally based duo of classically trained musicians are rapidly building a reputation as one of the most talented and enjoyable folk groups around.
-Archie Thom,
"In the splendid "My House" Phil's melody and Dave's rock touch create a fairy-like atmosphere."
-Celtic World
I am sitting here in awe listening to the CD, "Twist in the Tale" by duo, Phil Holland and Dave Palmley, of Celtic Twist. The Celtic Crier
I want you to experience the kind of profound feeling I got when I heard this track. Adventurous- bordering on the Baroque with traces of Clannad and the duo's personal styles; Steal Our Soul Away is a preview to what is going to be a future album. Beautiful song, fantastic talents! We love you Phil and Dave. "
-The Celtic Music Fan