VILLAGERS, THAT GOLDEN TIME

Conor O’Brien can do no wrong. Since his Mercury Prize-nominated debut Becoming the Jackal, O'Brien aka Villagers, has delivered one outstanding album after another. On his seventh release, That Golden Time, O’Brien explores the tension between romanticism and realism with a softer, more reflective approach. The songs feel unhurried and intimate, with delicate arrangements and poignant lyrics that linger long after they’re heard.

This is one of O’Brien’s most beautifully crafted albums, leaning into simplicity and emotional depth. Where past works pushed boundaries, That Golden Time draws inward, offering a quiet, understated album that reaffirms his brilliance as a songwriter.