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Universal acclaim- based on 96 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was recorded in Nashville with Jay Joyce and mixed by Spike Stent.
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  • Record Label: Tomplicated
  • Genre(s): Singer/Songwriter, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Sep 11, 2020
    90
    Zeros is a cross-generational demi masterpiece. It’s also wholly modern though, not simply relying on nostalgia. McKenna displays an incredibly mature understanding and absorption of his inspirations, rather than just referencing or rehashing them.
  2. Clash Music
    Sep 3, 2020
    80
    In almost every way it is bigger than his debut, there’s urgency to the instrumentals and operatic crescendos, all in the aid of trying to observe the madness.
  3. DIY Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    80
    Star-spangled and confident AF he may be second time around, the Declan of yore isn’t quite lost in a sea of sequins. ‘Zeros’ is a lot of fun.
  4. The Guardian
    Sep 3, 2020
    80
    If he’s capable of writing stuff like this at 21 – and indeed of taking on the influences of the past without just regurgitating them – McKenna’s future looks intriguing. For the time being, though, he’s making the tricky business of shape-shifting and growing up in public seem painless.
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    Sep 4, 2020
    80
    The 21-year-old might be trying to shake off any unwieldy labels from critics this time around, but he’s doing so in electric, entertaining and thought-provoking form. Climb aboard McKenna’s space shuttle, and let him transport you to a place where dancing and getting deep are equally encouraged.
  6. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 8, 2020
    80
    If he’s capable of writing stuff like this at 21 – and indeed of taking on the influences of the past without just regurgitating them – McKenna’s future looks intriguing. For the time being, though, he’s making the tricky business of shape-shifting and growing up in public seem painless.
  7. Uncut
    Sep 3, 2020
    70
    McKenna merges glam, pop, indie and a touch of electronica to make a contemporary sonic exploration of a tumultuous world. [Oct 2020, p.34]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 44
  3. Negative: 4 out of 44
  1. Keithmckenna
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    the best album of this month, i love all this songs ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  2. jntxcx
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. well, i'm listening to this album for a few minutes and i'm finding it extremely incredible. each track is complementary, they create a beautiful harmony with each other. I don't have a favorite track yet, but I know this is one of my favorite albums released this year. Declan delivered a great job, a work of art that will definitely mark and will be recorded in the history of music. and with that, including that this album is made in the right measure, there are no mistakes in it, it is impeccable and beautiful.… Expand
  4. viniribol
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    PERFEITO, SIMPLESMENTE LENDÁRIO ME LEVOU PARA OUTRA DIMENSÃO DE TÃO BOM, PAPAI TE AMO REIZINHO
  5. Llamatic
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    At the age of 21. Declan Mckenna has curated a pure masterpiece.

    An orchestrated chaos of the 70s with expert production, mastering, and    At the age of 21. Declan Mckenna has curated a pure masterpiece.

    An orchestrated chaos of the 70s with expert production, mastering, and instrumentation.

    Declan's writing skills at the age of 21, shows that he has phenomenal talents and a very bright future ahead.    … Expand
  6. OhMeOhMy
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Sinceramente, por mais que tenha apenas 10 faixas em seu segundo álbum de estúdio, ele conseguiu nós surpreende e nos entreter com umaSinceramente, por mais que tenha apenas 10 faixas em seu segundo álbum de estúdio, ele conseguiu nós surpreende e nos entreter com uma musicalidade em que os fãs já estão habituados porém diferente e ainda interessante. Este é o nosso Declan!… Expand
  7. TiagoTeodoro
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Obrigado Declan por mais um álbum perfeito, agora... Come To Brazil pq eu não aguento mais esperar um show teu.
  8. Fajitas14
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    This album not good for me I did’t like it I hope

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