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Press for Cometh the Softies (2020)

"... brimming with plenty of pop sensibilities as hooks abound, [Cometh the Softies] is an album that deserves the listeners undivided attention ... thought-provoking, sincere, biting and wildly funny" (album review)
The Quietus

"Highlighting topics such as gender, individualism, acceptance and disrespect, Manley is adept at laying bare evident inequities. Factor in the buoyant rumpus of the music and you have an end-of-year album for all seasons." (album review)
The Irish Times

"'Cometh The Softies' is at times introspective, at others surreal, a deep-dive into his remarkable imagination." (Shiteshow video premiere)

"[Cometh the Softies] is a remarkable document, with his left-field pop and multi-faceted lyricism - often allowing the personal and political to intersect - working on a variety of different levels. Indeed, Myles' free-thinking stance puts us in mind of Richard Dawson - not sonically, but more in the sheer independence running through their work." (Billy Drag vs Ed Sheerc*** video premiere)
Clash Magazine

"Cometh the Softies is a worthy and well overdue full length debut from one of the country's most unique artists." (album review)
The Thin Air: No. 5 in top 50 Irish releases of 2020

"This is one of the most unique, fascinating, and fun records I've heard this year."
Jersey Beat: Paul Silver's top 25 records of 2020

"Cometh the Softies is a stunning record by any standards." (Make Me An Island podcast)
Donal Dineen

"Like a folkie, Manley attacks his songs (and subjects) from behind an acoustic - but his music is far closer to almost angular, striated rock. Joined by Christopher Barry on biting, noisy electric guitar and the awesome polyrhythmic percussionist Solamh Kelly, Manley's tracks take on lives of their own." (album review)
T-Bones Records & Cafe

"You can always rely on Myles Manley to bring some off-kilter goodness to your day." (album announcement / video premiere)
Nialler9

"Myles Manley uses his persona 'like a suit of armour' but that doesn't prevent him from 'making work that is personal and touching.'" (feature / interview)
GoldenPlec

Earlier Press

"[Pay Me What I'm Worth] is an anthem for anyone who works below middle management... a gem."
Phil Taggart, BBC Radio 1

"Myles Manley Dances triumphantly in the 'Relax; Enjoy Your Night Upon The Town' video." (video premiere)
The Fader

"MORE SONGS by MYLES MANLEY is helpful and very skilful." (twitter)
Conor O'Brien, Villagers

Nialler9's best 50 Irish music videos of all time: 'Pay Me What I'm Worth' (no. 40)

"an eye and ear for the twisted pop nugget ... adventurous live shows ... audacious ambition ... already showing a very impressive set of heels" (feature)
The Irish Times

"without a hint of exaggeration, Manley is currently one of the best young singer-songwriters in the country and it's only a matter of time until the rest of the world knows it."
Across The Line, BBC Radio Ulster

"completely one-of-a-kind artist ... hugely accomplished ... a brilliant and unconventional poetic mind" (thethinair.net)
The Thin Air

"when Manley wants, he can knock out a classic pop ear worm with the best of them." (nialler9.com)
Nialler9

"[I Love Her Family is] ... eleven minutes and five seconds of absorbing testament, miniscule reflections and mighty afflictions, roads explored and examined, conclusions reached and then forgotten again in the fog of it all." (www.goldflakepaint.co.uk)
GoldFlakePaint

"... if anything proves his unexcavated genius, it's 'Next Please', an ethereal, quivering, uplifting alt. pop anthem which pushes boundaries in all the right directions."
'Track of the Fortnight', Hot Press

"[Greatest Hits 2012 - 2013] is an album packed full of bangers, trillers, thumpers, chucklers, crooners and even the odd weepy. Well, perhaps you won't cry but you'll feel something. That's the Manley magic." (harmlessnoise.ie)
Harmless Noise

"vocally distinctive ... it's as if someone tried to do an impression of Antony Hegarty and got it horribly, horribly wrong, but did it perfectly in tune and in turn sculpted their own vocal niche ... it's rare to find someone who's found a unique position in a band who operate with guitars, drums, bass, vocals and the usual fare, but somehow these guys have done it." (thesoundofconfusionblog.blogspot.co.uk)
The Sound of Confusion

"outlandishly interesting front man Manley is truly something to behold." (goldenplec.com)
GoldenPlec

"[Myles Manley EP] is packed full of infectious, bittersweet melodies and you'll come to love it like we do." (wearenoise.com)
We Are Noise