paroolSep 4, 2026, 01:00

The deeply emotional performance by Dexys’ Kevin Rowland can sometimes get on your nerves

Dexys has released their seventh album, Love, which is rumored to be a farewell project from singer Kevin Rowland. The record features strong, reflective songwriting, but Rowland's signature dramatic and weeping vocal style, combined with stiff production by David Holmes, produces mixed results.

Dexys, previously known as Dexys Midnight Runners, has released their seventh album titled Love, which is rumored to be the final musical project from frontman Kevin Rowland. The album features strong songwriting where Rowland reflects on his past, yet the delivery remains characteristically intense and highly dramatic. While his signature weeping vocal style gained him a massive following in the 1980s with hits like Come on Eileen, his aging voice now adds a layer of struggle that some listeners may find difficult to enjoy. The production, handled by David Holmes, has also been noted for a stiff musical quality that lacks a certain rhythmic fluidity throughout the record. Overall, the album serves as a polarizing farewell that showcases Rowland's enduring emotional commitment to his performance, even if his vocal precision has faded with time. Fans of the singer will likely appreciate the nostalgic lyrical content, though the heavy-handed delivery remains a point of contention for some audiences.

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