Declan O'Rourke - Arrivals (DELUXE EDITION) [CD]

Declan O’Rourke is an artist known as a consummate performer who captivates audiences
time and time again the world over whether commanding the stage alone with a guitar
and a microphone, accompanied by a 50 piece orchestra, or surrounded by a band.
Having performed extensively in the US, Europe and Australia, O’Rourke’s growing status
is one of a significant global artist.

From his debut, Since Kyabram (2004), O’Rourke has been praised by songwriting giants
such as John Prine (“a great songwriter”) and Paul Weller (“he writes the sort of classic
songs that people don’t write anymore”). His work, meanwhile, has been covered by
world-class artists such as Christy Moore, Camille O’Sullivan, Eddi Reader, and Josh
Groban.

O’Rourke has released seven acclaimed albums, an expressive body of work (“proferring
reassurance in the face of inevitable sorrow” - New York Times’ music writer, Jon
Pareles) that catches the light in many ways. His latest (seventh) album, Arrivals, (April
2021) is assuredly his most distinctive yet. Emerging at a time when the world is in a
phase of serious flux, Arrivals is more present than past, however, and is also his most
humanitarian.

Produced by Paul Weller, Arrivals features emotionally potent songs that summon the
atmosphere of some of the great folk records that influenced the developing artist and
musician as a younger, aspiring writer. — Tony Clayton Lea, Irish Times.

“In a world clad with shortening attention-spans and a seemingly never-ending
onslaught of over-stimulation, Declan O’Rourke and his intimate, contemplative
music brilliantly stands out.” — American Songwriter

“O’Rourke is a masterful lyricist and staggering guitarist” — Mojo

“It is a gem. Fabulous guitar and singing. Just love this Arrivals album’
— Pete Townshend

“If he’s been a best-kept secret up to now, Arrivals should finally blow his cover”
— Uncut