Declan - Thank You (15 tracks) +Album Reviews

Declan's BACK!!!!!

The Writer | of the Great U.S.A.! | 03/11/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"NOW it's available thru the American Amazon!!! When I first heard about this album, I discovered it would be available thru Amazon.de, the German equivalent of this site. I ordered it on the day it was released in Germany, but it did not get here until near the end of February. So much for improved international shipping.

Why I seem to like younger singers is something that I have never figured out. I found out about Declan quite by accident, shortly after his first album was released, when I was using KaZaA, (which is so inundated with spyware now, don't use it!)and looking for Billy Gilman songs which weren't on One Voice, and it gave me one of his songs by accident, and I LOVED IT! I soon found his first album for sale on eBay, though I had a little trouble with the inter-country currency transaction (it came from UK), which demonstrates why this planet should have a single currency. I've been enjoying his first album, as well as his Tell Me Why single, which contains a version of Auld Lang Syne, which cannot be found on his first album, ever since then. Then a few months back, I found out about this album!

It has been three years since then 9-year-old Declan Galbraith released his debut album (rather long slump there.) but the wait has not been in vain! His voice has matured somewhat, giving indications he is entering adolescence, ie: the Bane of a great young voice. Look at what happened to Billy Gilman!

But his selection of songs is a wonderfully eclectic collection, including two favorites of mine; "Starry Starry Night", which I first heard performed by Josh Groban, and "Bright Eyes", originally presented to me by the beautifully voiced Joseph McManners. Hearing these songs made me fall in love all over again! :)

Other songs on this great album include "Angel", "Love of My Life", "Tears in Heaven", and several other great hits, which will provide you with much enjoyment. You can check the German Amazon for audio samples, if you want to hear them.

Still, I hope Declan doesn't take too long for his next album! The same goes for my other top favorite boy singer from the UK, Joseph McManners!

Keep 'em coming, guys, before time ruins those wonderful, clean, pure, young voices!"

Another Heintje perhaps

Wilster | Melbourne, Australia | 04/24/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I first heard of Declan through a Bee Gees site where it was noted he recorded two of their songs for this Album - Saved By The Bell (Robin Gibb) & Only One Woman (Written by the Bee Gees for their cousin Graham Bonnet & Trevor Gorden [The Marbles]). Heard both tracks from an online site and loved them so much, decided to buy the whole album.

I collect all Gibb related songs and have many versions of these two but I must say, Declan has done them better than most. I agree with some other comments here that some of the production / lyrical content etc may not be to the highest standards but this will improve as Declan ages and gains more control of his career.

I refer to the Dutch singer Heintje (though many believe he is German)in my title because that's who he reminds me of. A young man with an excellent pure voice; hughly popular in Germany and throughout most of Europe, just as his predecessor was around 40 years ago (man am I showing my age. If history repeasts itself, Declan is in for a long and hughly sucessful career. Go for it and enjoy the ride."

Declan's Return

the commish | the Heartland, USA | 02/18/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What do you have when you take the Moody Blues, The Animals, Simon & Garfunkel and The Kelly Family, mix in a little Toni Braxton, Queen and Air Supply, then sprinkle with some Rod Stewart and Eric Clapton?

Declan Galbraith's long awaited second album "Thank You" , which was released in December in Germany and has finally arrived in the US.

Declan (pronounced DECK-LYN) is one of the most talented young singers today. He is the UK's biggest kept secret, performing mainly in Germany where he has a acquired huge fan base, and elsewhere in the UK and Europe. This 15 year old tenor has a captivating voice, and his renditions of "Nights in White Satin" and "House of the Rising Sun" make the purchase price of this cd a sound investment.

I would really like to hear some original recordings from this up and coming star, maybe something a little more brash that would allow his voice to showcase it's strength as his managers tend to lean more towards ballads.

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An understandably imperfect album

Larry Trammell | Seattle, WA USA | 03/04/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Yes, thank you indeed, Declan, particularly to all the solicitors and agents whose restrictions made it impossible for one of the most amazing young talents to record for the last four years.

Declan doesn't yet have full content control, but this situation should improve in the future. It is pretty clear that he was not the one who decided the "House of the Rising Sun" lyrics were age-inappropriate, or that alternate lyrics about a man who failed to become a king because of sloshing down a few too many drams of stout are somehow preferable. It's been the ruin of many a poor song, and Lord, I know this is one... Maybe after this album, a shortage of fresh material will no longer be a problem?

Production goes a little astray in a few places. The most grating are the incessant triangle pinging and the disembodied German voice in "David's Song." If you really need a recitation of some kind, please use Declan's voice, and give him something worth saying!

The hugely over-covered "Sailing," "Tears in Heaven" and "Bright Eyes" -- well dope slap me. These are as good as anything I've ever heard, including the originals. The lyrics of "An Angel" remain unchanged and sappy as ever, so why can't I get this tune out of my head? While Declan is good, very good, at the ballads such as "Love of My Life" and "Vincent," he has the kind of control and range to excel with the grand and pretentious "Nights in White Satin" as well. He clearly hasn't found his groove yet. A few experimental tunes at the end, such as "Last Unicorn" and "Where Did Our Love Go" didn't really fit this album, but so what? They are well done, even if an odd way to finish.

A word of warning, Declan already has a distinctive style, with accurate enunciation and a slightly nasal tone that would work well (shudder and choke!) for country music. It is not excessive, but some will love it and others -- not. Perhaps it is an acquired taste. Well, I for one have acquired it. This album is not quite there with "Dark Side of the Moon", "Kind of Blue" and "Sergeant Pepper's" in terms of perfection, but the elements are waiting to happen. I can't wait for the next album.

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A good follow up to Declan's first CD

Noyo Biz | Dallas, TX | 02/11/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Having fallen in love with Declan's original CD (Declan), I ordered 'Thank You' before it was even available in the USA.

Declan's first CD was five stars all the way. Although I rated this as four stars, it's still quite good, but rated lower NOT because of the talent, but for the actual song selections. Declan's voice is actually much improved on this CD and the recording quality is much better.

Most of the songs are excellent. 'Angel' is a catchy tune, for example, but 'Bright Eyes' is INCREDIBLE. 'Love of My Life' is also AMAZING. And 'Only One Woman' is VERY GOOD.

But, unlike the first CD where every song was a winner, a couple of the songs are just 'pretty good' and there's even one loser-- 'House of the Rising Sun' which is just plain weird (and I liked the original).

The rest of the songs are enjoyable and the CD is worth the premium I paid to import. Overall, 4 stars but worth the purchase if you enjoy a beautiful voice and easy listening."

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