• Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Oct 20, 2009
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Negative: 0 out of 23

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  1. Jan 17, 2013
    8
    On Kings Of Conveniences' "Declaration Of Dependence", they create simple, pretty pop pleasures that really struck a chord with me upon first listen. Each track is really soothing and perfect background music to a relaxing moment. All In All, Declaration is a great, beautiful at times album that really tugs at your heartstrings.
  2. Sep 7, 2020
    10
    As letras são belas e profundas conduzidas por melodias doces. Harmonias permeadas por dissonâncias, apresentadas em arranjos suaves e delicados. Se isso te agrada, escute esse disco.
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65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
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  1. Adding drums might have spoiled the introspective and feather-light feel of the record. Anyone who's been on their bandwagon all along will be glad of that, as they'll rejoice that Declaration of Dependence turns out to be another autumnal treasure from the Kings.
  2. Declaration of Dependence is thus a welcome return from a long-absent band, and a fine easy-listening album, but one that ultimately feels emptier than its predecessors.
  3. Whether inspired by lovers, each other, or the warmongers of the world, Kings of Convenience's latest is ultimately just what its title says: a bold and beautiful assertion that we are better off together than apart.