Swords debut album Lions & Gold has received its first review, it comes from Claire Kane at musicandeverything.com and it has shocked the band with how positive it is. You can read it here:

http://musicandeverything.com/2013/07/03/review-swords-lions-gold-album/

Some excerpts:

"One of the most astonishingly good Irish albums of the year so far"

"The 11 track album is practically flawless, displaying the band’s mastery of their craft."

"The vocals are, as is custom throughout the album, astonishing"

"This album is a first for the Irish music industry; there is so much strength in ‘Lions & Gold’, not delivered through one specific track or element; it is compelling and world class."

Lions & Gold is released on Fri July 5th with a headline show in Whelan's that night.