Unimaginable Things Album Reviews
Americana Highways.com
"It's the exceptional 4th studio album by singer/songwriter Dana Maragos. The effort is dedicated to her late brother Danny (1960-2023) & includes songs inspired by conversations, stories & reflections of troubles & triumph. Prodigious guitars frame each well-written tale (“The Playground”). Dana’s folk balladry never gets too retro, & she keeps her story textures balanced & always interesting. The songs are more drawn into a web of poignancy, truthfulness & emotional clarity.
“The Heavy” is just that. Heavy. Excellent lyrics, sensitive vocalizing, self-assured, meticulous guitar interplay. Quite marvellous. Nothing silly, tedious or posturing. Certainly, a standout tune. If you’re not a folk music fan because of its activism, hokum or reputation as protest music — this song alone should be the exception. This album could be the exception".
--John Alpice, Americana Highways, 12/10/25
Full review HERE.
Fervor Coulee - roots music opinion
'...dang can she sing and write a song.
Reminding me as much of Lou Reed as she does Eliza Gilkyson...The arrangements allow Maragos’ voice and acoustic guitar to shine. She is an expressive singer, and whether the songs are obviously significant (“The Heavy,” dedicated to her deceased brother, Danny and “The Playground”) or more universal (the title track, “You’re Gonna Get Lost In My Eyes,” and “What You See,” (the song that brought Lou Reed to mind, for whatever reason) her ability to communicate through song is apparent. These songs connect with listeners, allowing us to share in her experiences and finding connection to our own.
“Stella and the Marlboro Man” reminds us of Nanci Griffith’s graceful ability to bring a stranger (in this case, Stella Mavrides who created the iconic cigarette-brand image) to a textured, touchable reality...
With Unimaginable Things, Dana Maragos pulls me close, ...with an approach and perspective entirely their own. She is worth exploring. Trust me".
--by Donald Tepyske, Fervor Coulee Wordpress,12/31/25
Full review HERE.
World Music Central
"...enticing and evocative folk and Americana...metaphor and vivid detail, shaped within a closeknit community of friends, musicians and fellow songwriters."
--by Ryan Emmert, World Music Central.org., 1/11/26
"A superb songwriter. Pure Americana." by Alan Fitter, Americana UK from the review of the album, "October", Oct 2020
____________________________ About ....
Dana's grandmother bought her a $25 guitar in Chicago's Old Town when she was 6 years old. She spent her early years in south Chicago, singing and learning chords from a teenage neighbor learning the songs of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Eric Andersen. She began writing poems in 2nd grade for her mother and wrote her first song at 14.
After graduating from Libertyville high school and from U of I, and a couple of stints at WPGU-FM, she became a cable tv "gypsy" living in the south, northeast and west before moving back to Chicago. A southside native, she married to George and raised two sons on the city’s north side. Sunday church choir is part of her routine.
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"UnimaginableThings" (2024) $20
"Tastes Like Fire" (2021 EP) $5
"October" (2020 album) $20
"Dana"(2017 EP) $5
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