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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.


Israel Nash
Topaz
(Loose)
★★★★


Renee Reed
Renee Reed
(Keeled Scales)
★★★★

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