Saviours of Space

"Gentle and delicate songs, guided by intricate urgently-picked guitars, grinding electric lines, expansive piano playing, some electronic tomfoolery, and wonderfully harmonised vocals - there's a straightforward sincerity to the music of Waterford band O Emperor. Sounding a little like the Beach Boys, The Band, and The Smiths being digested by a cannibalistic Lee Mavers from the La's, O Emperor haven't even released an album yet and they're already better than many decades-old bands I could mention."
HOT PRESS - JULY 15th 2009
"O Emperor sparkled like the jewels in the crown of the Waterford music scene that they are"
THE IRISH TIMES
"Of all the bands I caught last night here in Dublin at the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival, the real standout was this band from Cork, O Emperor that played early on at Andrews Lane. It was warm and personal and genuine, but still has its best music ahead. Give this one some time and some sunlight and it's going to grow into something large"
FUTURESOUNDS
"O Emperor seem uncannily older than their years. Boasting slick production along with meticulous arrangements, O Emperor have ticked off the right boxes to create a post-rock classic"
TOTALY DUBLIN
"Nothing short of genius"
HOTPRESS
"Beautifully polished songs, many of which should already be stamped 'classic-in-waiting'; each seems to come complete with great verses, hummable choruses and gorgeous harmonies. Why can't all bands be this instantly lovable? O Emperor are already different class"
STATE.IE



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