{"title":"Declan O’Rourke","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"arrivals-deluxe-edition","title":"Arrivals (Deluxe Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeclan 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 \u003cb\u003ePaul Weller\u003c\/b\u003e ('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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eO'Rourke has released seven acclaimed albums, an expressive body of work ('proffering 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, \u003ci\u003eArrivals\u003c\/i\u003e, (April 2021) is assuredly his most distinctive yet. Emerging at a time when the world is in a phase of serious flux, \u003ci\u003eArrivals\u003c\/i\u003e is more present than past, however, and is also his most humanitarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by \u003cb\u003ePaul Weller\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eArrivals\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'O'Rourke is a masterful lyricist and staggering guitarist' - Mojo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'It is a gem. Fabulous guitar and singing. Just love this \u003ci\u003eArrivals\u003c\/i\u003e album' - Pete Townshend\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'If he's been a best-kept secret up to now, \u003ci\u003eArrivals\u003c\/i\u003e should finally blow his cover' - Uncut\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schoolkids Records","offers":[{"title":"LP | x2","offer_id":50476226675019,"sku":"1164879","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD | x2","offer_id":50476227035467,"sku":"1143828","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/d4adf69a-73ea-4680-bc05-7998e47126f9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727456044"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/declan-orourke.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}