ARTiST: Declan O'rourke
TiTLE: Big Bad Beautiful World
LABEL: N4 Records
GENRE: Indie
TiME: 47:50 min
SiZE: 56,7 MB
BiTRATE: VBRkbps
RiP DATE: Sep-14-2007
RELEASE DATE: Sep-17-2007
WEBSiTE: n/a
Track List:
01. Big Bad Beautiful World 03:18
02. Save Your Soul 05:03
03. Make Something 03:32
04. Whatever Else Happens 04:45
05. Man Of Peace 02:52
06. Just To Be Friends 05:03
07. One Day In A War 04:42
08. Bein' Your Friend 03:09
09. A Song On Love And Hate 04:11
10. Stay In Sight 03:48
11. Silly Days 04:17
12. Twinkle Twinkle 03:10
Release Notes:
ôSinging in a velvet-tinged bartitone with a killer
falsettoà.itÆs a rare gift that his music can bear
comparison with so many classic era troubadours,
Fred Neil, Jackson Browne and Bruce Springsteen
while still sounding so completely originalö Nigel
Williamson, Uncut
Declan OÆRourke used to be one of IrelandÆs best
kept secrets, but rave reviews for his debut album
æSince KyabramÆ, a growing international fanbase and
an enviable collection of eminent devotees,
including Paul Weller, Snow Patrol and Kate Rusby,
are rapidly changing that.
On its release in Ireland, æSince KyabramÆ reached
double platinum status and garnered Hot Press
magazineÆs æBest Debut AlbumÆ award. A major record
deal with V2 and a publishing deal with BMG
followed, as did patronage from his peers û
invitations to support Snow Patrol at Marlay Park in
Dublin, Teddy Thompson on his UK tour, The Divine
Comedy for dates in Germany and the U.K., and to
perform at the legendary 100 Club at the request of
Paul Weller.
The buzz is growing, based on the simplicity of
great songs and a unique voice. DeclanÆs lyrics
touch on all aspects of the individual, his songs
focus on the centre of everyday emotions and his
voice irresistibly draws the listener in. He has an
understated charm, a quick-wittedness that make him
highly endearing live and equally at home playing to
one person as he is to thousands.
From the opening melody of æNo Place To HideÆ, the
first song on æSince KyabramÆ, to the final key of
æMarrying The SeaÆ, DeclanÆs ability to tell a story
unfolds. Each track on the album gives a feeling of
being part of a collection of short films; the
connecting thread being DeclanÆs flowing and dreamy
lyrics. The album embodies the roots of his Irish
heritage, but also has a distinct rock edge,
reflecting, in part, his time spent in Australia
from age fourteen to his return to Ireland four
years ago.