"Here’s a real Dublin DIY phenomenon: Conor writes, records and plays all his own music, releases it via his own website, then rings the journo up to make sure he got his CD-R copy. "Peace of Mind" is a lovely, sad piano-painted tune, as is the B-side (titled "B Side"), so we’ll be looking forward to his call.”
(Kevin Courtney, The Irish Times)
"Conor Furlong's gorgeous mixture of lush orchestration, tender vocals and sombre piano make "Peace of Mind" a pleasure. Conor's gift for haunting melody is similar in fashion to Deserter's Songs-era Mercury Rev."
(Killian Murphy, Hot Press)
"Eternal features a lovely lush collection of electronic ballads and very laid back hazy electronic pop sounds. It’s almost like Air or Lali Puna on a totally laid back late night buzz. Features some delicate electronic beats, washes of synth and electric piano coupled with Furlong’s hushed vocal delivery. Really lovely soothing stuff."
(Dave Kennedy, Road Records)
"It’s fitting that the opening phrase of Eternal, Dublin electronic artist Conor Furlong's self-released debut, should bear the words "Brian Wilson", for the influence of the troubled son of a Beach is all over Furlong’s sonic hello. That opener, entitled "Love/Like", is an unashamed tribute to Wilson, both lyrically and musically, as a spacey, classically-inspired synth melody meshes wonderfully with Furlong’s violining vocals. It's as if Wilson circa 1966 had hijacked a Nobuo Uematsu soundtrack. The result is predictably awesome.
The two tracks that follow, "Your Guy" and "I'm In Love With Girls Aloud", are similar in style. The latter, while maybe not quite as affectionate, is at least sincere, a rare feat in this age where ironic Justin Timberlake covers are the norm and Rick Astley is a mere internet meme. Melodically, Eternal is one of the understated pop gems of the year.”
(Dave Donnelly, State Magazine)
"Furlong has moved more toward electronica-based material, bathing his debut in lush, classically influenced delicate beats and synths, all combed over with a tender monotoned vocal. Like much of Moby's "Play" (particularly the track "Porcelain") Furlong's dabbles in electronica have a spacey, chilled-out, brave new world quality to them, throwing up images of Ibiza comedowns at dawn."
(Steve Cummins, RTÉ Entertainment)
"Swirls and stretches your ears in all directions, a veritable smorgasbord of sonic delights. "So, You Think That You're A Star?" is a real winner, a wholesome slice of mellow alt-rock that builds magnificently ...Furlong's voice has a beguiling quatility to it."
(Jackie Hayden, Hot Press)
"Furlong's tunes are a beatific blend of dreamy folk, sunny harmonies and lazy electronica with a psychedelic twist."
(Metro)
"Like the meeting of The Beach Boys, Air and a bit of Mercury Rev.''
(Dave Kennedy, Road Records)