Zeros
by Declan McKenna
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 96 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 96
  3. Negative: 9 out of 96
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  1. Too_jerson
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    O album 'Zeros' de Declan Mckenna trás consigo euforia e reflexão, evocando um sentimento nostálgico e prazeroso ao mesmo tempo. Em Zeros, a criticidade, mescla-se com a criatividade, dispondo de uma produção mais que empolgante. Instrumentos em extrema harmonia com o vocal, mostrando-se um trabalho coeso e bem explorado. Desfruta de faixas plurais, como a entusiástica “Beautiful Faces” eO album 'Zeros' de Declan Mckenna trás consigo euforia e reflexão, evocando um sentimento nostálgico e prazeroso ao mesmo tempo. Em Zeros, a criticidade, mescla-se com a criatividade, dispondo de uma produção mais que empolgante. Instrumentos em extrema harmonia com o vocal, mostrando-se um trabalho coeso e bem explorado. Desfruta de faixas plurais, como a entusiástica “Beautiful Faces” e “Be An Astronaut” cujo carrega consigo uma linda mensagem com um convite para sair da zona do conforto e lutar por seus Já em “The key to life earth” despoja de criticidade e relatos de experiências pessoais vividas no subúrbio inglês, por Declan. Sendo assim, 'Zeros' consolida-se como autoral, plural, profundo e mais do que entusiástico; nós trás um estado de êxtase.… Expand
  2. minham
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Ele não decepciona. É impossível não perceber o amadurecimento musical de Dleclan McKenna. No "Zeros" ele experimenta vários estilos músicas sem perder o foco e a coesão.
  3. Miguelmerce
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    PUTA MERDA DECLAN, ENTENDA VOCÊ É PERFEITO, VOCÊ FEZ UMA OBRA DE ARTE. O álbum me levou pra outro mundo, as músicas são perfeitas e as letras sensacionais. Vemos uma mudança de primeiro álbum dele para esse, mas particularmente vi mudanças apenas positivas.
  4. viniciussawate
    Sep 4, 2020
    8
    His sound has a very cool indie rock aesthetic, along the lines of some British artists and bands, like Blossoms, David Bowie and Catfish and the Bottlemen, and rock from the 70s, which is really cool. So this album, the lyrics present some distinct concerns of the glam era, the apocalypse is environmental, the fabulous outsiders are struggling not with the gray of suburban existence, butHis sound has a very cool indie rock aesthetic, along the lines of some British artists and bands, like Blossoms, David Bowie and Catfish and the Bottlemen, and rock from the 70s, which is really cool. So this album, the lyrics present some distinct concerns of the glam era, the apocalypse is environmental, the fabulous outsiders are struggling not with the gray of suburban existence, but with the pressures of social media.… Expand
  5. gillcosta
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Declan McKenna fez um álbum impecável e muito coerente, o novo estilo musical lhe caiu muito bem. Os instrumentos e os vocais presentes em músicas como Be an Astronaut e Rapture comprovam o crescimento de Mckenna e sua banda.
  6. viniribol
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    PERFEITO, SIMPLESMENTE LENDÁRIO ME LEVOU PARA OUTRA DIMENSÃO DE TÃO BOM, PAPAI TE AMO REIZINHO
  7. frankiehackett
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    yes
  8. GamerMeioSangue
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    This is the album of the year. Of one of the artists of this generation. Perfection in form of sound.
  9. StevenCortes
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Love it! This is certainly an improvement from his last one. All of the songs are single-eligible. Plan on replaying this album for the rest of the year. You better believe!!!
  10. 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 uma musicalidade em que os fãs já estão habituados porém diferente e ainda interessante. Este é o nosso Declan!
  11. 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.
  12. cldvan
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Perfect n amazing songs. Hes big britsh artist and deserve best quotes. i love him
  13. thiagodpascoa
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ao todo eu amei o Zeros, tem desenvolvimento de personagens, tem uma trama amarradinha, amei beautiful faces no contexto do cd. É um fresh no meu mundinho.

    Favs
    Be an Astronaut
    Twice Your Size
    The Key To Life on Earth    … Expand
  14. Itsmauripapaxd1
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Album of the year with SMILE we stan the king rock Declan Mckenna is the best artist in this World
  15. Manuav
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Zeros takes you from quiet sounds and rhythms to sing the louder you can until your voice is lost. Besides the lyrics on zeros are very deep and they talk about serious problems happening right now. Declan exceeds himself as compositor, singer and a great writer on zeros. Great album.
  16. ViniBRMeta
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Declan did it again. In fact, he not only succeeded, he did it better, "Zeros" is the album that makes us see Declan as someone worthy of the title "voice of a generation". His musical maturity, no matter how young, is impressive. Thank you for this masterpiece and especially for Be an Astronaut.
  17. MAUROOO
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
  18. Fajitas14
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    This album not good for me I did’t like it I hope
  19. anthonyll
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhgkrgtkherkhtkpkhpeptppaafergethh6tjhe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. DamianoRosen
    Sep 16, 2020
    0
    Not good at all. slept while listening to it. how this got universal acclaim is beyond my understanding
  21. justian
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. just wow, the album is soooo god, the sounds of the album are so 70s but you can listen it in the future, declan snapped, btw i believe that daniel is declan young… Expand
  22. Mrswift97
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album could have been way better, very boring songs with no memorable lyrics… Expand
  23. Diesauezitrone
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    Zeros es una verdadera obra de arte, es una pieza cosmica de emociones inexplicables, de ganas de querer gritar y bailar. Que decir del instrumental y del tono de voz de Dec en cada una de las canciones. Zeros está a la altura de WDYTATC.
  24. therockwell
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    melhor álbum do Declan, melhor álbum que lançou esse ano. Emily é uma perfeição, a transição da Faixa 1 pra 2 ficou sensacional tudo impecável
  25. 0knotok
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thought his debut album was unbeatable, but I was soo wrong. Loved the second track, the ending was so unexpected.… Expand
  26. alicej243
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    This album was a decent album, not my type but can see why it gets a lot of praise. I’ll give it a 7
  27. Heyisgerard
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This somophore album is really incredible. It will age like wine definitely.… Expand
  28. petrichor1975
    May 21, 2021
    9
    Declan McKenna's newest release, "Zeros", is one that captures the times we are in now. In an age of social media, climate change, and other controversies, a songwriter like Declan is needed now more than ever.

    "You Better Believe!!!" starts out the record out on a busy note. It transitions well into McCartney-esque, "Be An Astronaut". The next two songs ("The Key to Life on Earth" &    Declan McKenna's newest release, "Zeros", is one that captures the times we are in now. In an age of social media, climate change, and other controversies, a songwriter like Declan is needed now more than ever.

    "You Better Believe!!!" starts out the record out on a busy note. It transitions well into McCartney-esque, "Be An Astronaut". The next two songs ("The Key to Life on Earth" & "Beautiful Faces") further accentuate McKenna's indie pop & glam sound. They are great examples of what Declan does best.

    One of "Zeros" standout tracks is up next. "Daniel, You're Still A Child" is what first intrigued me about this newest album from Declan. It is a groovy mix between Elton John and David Bowie. McKenna is oozing charisma on this track. The Beatles-influenced "Emily" is great fun as well.

    The most intense tracks "Twice Your Size" talks of climate change while "Rapture" is pure chaos in the best way possible. "Sagittarius A*" is a more lowkey song, but "Eventually, Darling" is a great closer. The song features pitch-shifted vocals, driving guitars, and lush synths. It is a highlight on McKenna's second record.

    "Zeros" is an impressive release from Declan. I'm excited to see what he does next. It made me a fan.    … Expand
  29. milkymilkycyrus
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Declan's album are always had so many messages. And that one is pure art. He changed vocal style and i love it so much. Lyrics are amazing, Declan and him team work hard for this. And it's worth!
  30. lex_spellman13
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    Zeros is definitely a masterpiece. This album absolutely deserves a Grammy Nomination.
  31. henrydelgado23
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Mckenna's album is a masterpiece conceptual and lyrical, one of the best alternative albums i've ever heard, the remarkable songs are Be an Astronaut, Rapture and The Key To Life On Earth.… Expand
  32. typoirier
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Zeros does an excellent job of feeling like a 2020 album while also feeling straight out of the 1970s. It's rock, it's theatrical, and it stands out where many other artists seem to be taking the lo-fi indie route. A great album!
  33. kaiquew
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    perfeito, coeso e já nasceu aclamado declan te amo demais rei talentoso beijos
  34. isaragaki
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Zeros shows us how much Declan McKenna grew as an artist since the incredible ‘What Do You Think Abou the Car ?’, released in 2017. The instrumentals, the production, his singing voice and specially his songwriting skills all have improved so much! An amazing and necessary album. Highly recommend.
  35. 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
  36. biaaaaaa
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    es los más Zeros aoty
    ya no se que más poner porfavor déjame votar y listo ah ya está muchas gracias
  37. Keithmckenna
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    the best album of this month, i love all this songs ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  38. EddyLuv
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    lo mejooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooor del mundoooooooooooooooooooo lo amoooo.
  39. 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 instrumentation.

    Declan's writing skills at the age of 21, shows that he has phenomenal talents and a very bright future ahead.
  40. dewdewdew
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    The best album of 2020 with no doubt. It is concise in what is offered, extremely timeless and straightforward.
  41. elianaurelio
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    O álbum é perfeito, Declan manteve o seu senso crítico do seu primeiro álbum. As referências e a mensagem que ele traz em seu disco provocam uma experiência nova em cada vez que você escuta o álbum.
  42. Celopretto
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Na primeira vez que escutei já amei todas músicas e isso é muito muito raro, o álbum tem uma estética animada e me deixa com vontade de pegar o carro e dar uma volta na estrada. Be an Astronaut, Rapture e the Key to Life são EXCEPCIONALMENTE FENOMENAIS!!!! (E o resto do álbum não deixa a desejar, muito consistente)
  43. ray32
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Although I like his debut album more, this album is still awesome. From beginning to end, it's perfect.
  44. selenatolete
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Cras quis eros sit amet nibh sodales vehicula vel id arcu. Suspendisse ac efficitur lacus. Vivamus graviaculis feugiat. Pellentesque sit amet efficitur eros. Nunc urna massa, varius ornare est in, tempor consectetur nisl. Proin et sodales magna, eu bibendum lacus. Nullam sit amet metus purus. Suspendisse et turpis id eros ullamcorper efficitur quis sed massa.… Expand

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Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic 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.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Sep 9, 2020
    73
    Despite the wobbly sequencing and foggy structure, the album is a bright flare from a promising talent. McKenna doesn’t simply pay homage to his musical heroes; he jerry-rigs the history of British rock to ask how we got ourselves into this mess, and how the hell we might get out.
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  3. 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.
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