“...an Ace singer-songwriter”

“[U]nbelievably catchy -- you'll be singing along by the second chorus of most tracks”

“[S]everal shining examples of nigh-on perfect songcraft here...”

“[Hopkins'] harmonious duet with Laura Jansen...is a triumph...a stunningly beautiful ballad.”

“Intelligent, Intimate, Intoxicating..." // Single of the Issue (4.5/5 album rating)”

“It has clever hooks, a Beatlish feel, plus deliciously smooth strings. Put it all together and you have one helluva album. (4/5 album rating)”

“David Hopkins just released his newest album, There Are Debts–possibly one of the best underground albums of the year.”

“Hopkins's impressive sound is...wary of exclusive commitment. Through various styles, from country licks to jazzy turns and electronic textures, even his voice won't be tied down...Often playing every instrument, Hopkins keeps the shape of his songs unpredictable yet his twists never become distracting, making Amber and Green both reassuringly familiar and consistently surprising. (4/5 album rating)”

“However, the star power on 'There Are Debts' is not the most impressive thing about it; its value lies in the songs themselves. The songs refuse to follow a formula and each is exciting and addictive. The earnestness with which Hopkins delivers his lyrics - he is the sole songwriter on this disc - is as impressive as the cleverness of the lyrics themselves.”

“A classic (5/5 album rating)”

“David Hopkins, a school-mate of Damien Rice's, writes beautiful, heart-wrenching love songs as well as catchy ditties.”

“A songwriter of the highest caliber--simply one of the best.”