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Album reviews
Ian Sinclair reviews the latest releases from Declan O’Rourke, Israel Nash and Renee Reed

Declan O’Rourke
Arrivals
(eastwest)
★★★
SINCE releasing his debut album in 2004, Irish singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke has gained critical and commercial success in his homeland, supporting artists such as John Prine and Snow Patrol.
Paul Weller is also a fan and he sits in the producer's chair for Arrivals, O'Rourke's seventh studio record.
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