Declan O'Rourke: Since Kyabram 20th Anniversary

Declan O’Rourke makes a welcome return, this time celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his debut album ‘Since Kyabram'

 

In October 2004, amongst a thriving Dublin music scene Declan O’Rourke’s debut album Since Kyabram was released. In its first week, Since Kyabram entered the charts at Number 5 and over the following two years achieved gold, platinum and twice platinum status. The Album held within it a collection of songs which have grown in popularity over the years. Galileo, Sarah, No Place To Hide, We Didn’t Mean To Go To Sea and Marrying The Sea are amongst the titles which led to award nominations and plaudits from Paul Weller, Eddi Reader, Paul Brady and Snow Patrol.

 

Hot Press voted Since Kyabram their Debut Album of the year and without doubt its release jumpstarted a career which introduced Declan to an audience who have been on this journey with him, for 20 years.

 

“Compassion, romance, a sense of mortality, and a sense of history run through the songs . . . his calling is as a balladeer, proQering reassurance in the face of inevitable sorrow.” - Jon Pareles, New York Times.

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

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

“…maturing quietly into one of the most significant Irish singers and writers of his generation.”- Mark Radclice, BBC Radio