Radio songs

"Taken on its own terms, 'Radio Songs' is undoubtedly a triumph. The long-time drummer may be walking hesitantly into the spotlight, but the record carries a softly-spoken sense of confidence. An enriching song cycle, we sincerely hope this is only the start".

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"Where Blur plays to large audiences, Rowntree keeps things intimate. His arrangements are hushed, tempos generally gentle, his vocals are murmured -- qualities that remain whether a song is stripped to its essence or decorated with muted colors. This carefully constructed introspection does fulfill Rowntree's intention of Radio Songs mimicking the shape-shifting nature of late-night listening, acting as an aural journey to an astral plane".

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"Dave Rowntree, som siden Blurs store gennembrud i 1990'erne har forsøgt sig som politiker, har udgivet en overraskende vital debut i eget navn ... Førstesinglen 'London Bridge' er ganske fængende, men ikke så meget mere end det. Det letfordøjelige omkvæd bliver man hurtigt færdig med. Der er langt mere mad på resten af albummet, hvor Dave Rowntree præsenterer krøllede melodier, personlige tekster og en fantasifuld, skramlet produktion".

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