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8.5
97853
8.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Opening with a rush of pure pop before moving onto more serious topics, McKenna’s debut bursts into life with a point to prove and those aims have certainly been fulfilled
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8.3
97855
8.3 |
Gig Soup
A thought provoking, powerful record, showcasing Declan's lyrical talent as well as the bands incredible musical ability
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8.0
97856
8.0 |
The Irish Times
Serves up smart, sweet-sounding indie pop music that comes with a well-justified sting
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8.0
97857
8.0 |
Q
As twinkly-toed as debuts come. Print edition only
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8.0
97863
8.0 |
Evening Standard
Political messages packaged inside great pop songs
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8.0
97854
8.0 |
NME
This 18-year-old’s politically charged debut is a powerful love letter to the youth
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8.0
97851
8.0 |
DIY
A floppy-haired teen singer-songwriter Declan may be - Jake Bugg he’s definitely not
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8.0
97852
8.0 |
The Guardian
Sun-soaked protest songs
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7.0
97907
7.0 |
No Ripcord
Even if the production wavers, the writing is consistently strong
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7.0
97921
7.0 |
Spectrum Culture
Lives up to its hype
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6.4
98100
6.4 |
Earbuddy
It’s a good start for the young singer
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6.0
97953
6.0 |
Clash
For such a young talent, his lyrics are strong, but give him a few more years of life experience and they could be in a different league
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6.0
97886
6.0 |
The Observer
The quality control isn’t maintained, his choruses occasionally sounding laboured. Still, there’s promise in abundance here
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5.9
98095
5.9 |
Pitchfork
His major label debut is scattershot, though it includes a Rostam-helmed standout
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