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MojoMay 19, 2026A Great Day In Newcastle is a big compositional leap, boldly examining poverty, prison and crime via action-packed sonic fizz-bombs. [Apr 2026, p.91]
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May 19, 2026This is an album to get lost in. Lost in the killer melodies, time signatures and rhythms. Lost in the stories but most importantly a place to lose yourself from the grind of work. Do give yourself a great day and give this a play.
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The WireMay 19, 2026Knats's brass arrangements are complex with lengthy, sinuous melodic lines. .... Throughout the album, Robson is both gritty and witty, and while he details some struggling characters in hard times, his verse carries a message of positivity. [May 2026, p.59]
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May 19, 2026The key difference to Knats’ self-titled debut, which was released in 2025 and dealt in similar jazz fusion trappings, is A Great Day in Newcastle’s scope and ambition. Here, the group marries jazz-kid experimentalism with taut punk, sprawling worldbuilding, and social commentary.