Dermot Kennedy debuts at No.1 on Official Irish Albums Chart with Sonder

Following its eagerly anticipated release last week, Sonder – the second album from Dermot Kennedy – has debuted at No.1 on the Official Irish Albums Chart.

The album, which follows 2019's chart-topping Without Fear, was described by Kate Brayden in Hot Press as a powerful showcase of "his colossal voice, with Kennedy's trademark gravelly tone oozing passion at every turn."

"Having previously drawn influence from Damien Rice, Glen Hansard and J. Cole on Without Fear, Sonder sticks to somewhat familiar, big-lunged love song territory," the review continues. "But the humanity – and phenomenal popularity – of his voice is undeniable."

Dermot's success on the Irish charts brings Taylor Swift's reign at No.1 with Midnights to an end.

Elsewhere in the Top 5, Bruce Springsteen's Only The Strong Survive drops to No.3, Harry Styles' Harry's House is at No.4, and Drake & 21 Savage's Her Loss is at No.5.

The Co. Dublin singer-songwriter's success coincides with news that he raised over €20,000 for Barretstown at his massive Dublin busk this week.

"This will help so much with the incredible work that the people at Barretstown do, helping children and their families through really tough situations," he wrote on Twitter.

Dermot's latest single, 'One Life', has also debuted at No.10 on the Official Irish Singles Chart.

Earlier today, Dermot announced a headline show at Thomond Park in Limerick on July 7 – set to follow his gigs at Marlay Park in Dublin on June 23 & 24.

Listen to Sonder below: