"One of Israel's most intriguing contemporary artists" (Einav Schiff, Walla)

"One of the most outstanding musicians today" (Ronny Wertheimer, 88FM)

"The new Meir Ariel" (Channel 24)

"'Al tachzeri' (Don’t come back), – a stunningly beautiful ballad" (Moshe Morad, 88FM)

"Some songs are worthy of closed eyes. 'Al tachzeri'. Rani Shachar" (Avi Etgar, Kol Israel)

"Some songs are worthy of quiet contemplation. 'Al tachzeri' (Don’t come back),. Rani Shachar" (Avi Etgar, Kol Israel)

"Many songs were recorded during the recent protests. Rani Shachar’s ‘Sunny' is one of the greatest and most successful among them" (City mouse-online edition)

“Rani Shachar possesses an exceptional depth and honesty, scarcely found in contemporary Israeli musicians... The success of this album lies primarily in its lyrics... So much so, that I dare to question the necessity of their musical arrangement. (Ofer Shadmi, Cover story blog)

"Rani Shachar evokes memories of classic rock. A Shalom Hanoch style with a bit of Meir Ariel… Sensitive, rather than patronizing. I would say like Eviatar Banai ‘97. This album is complete, abundant and deep. An album for all who are reluctant to return, but will always inevitably come back." (Shiri Singer, The fish barrel blog)

"Gypsies, carriages, horses and tents!" (Tal Hashiloni, 88FM)

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Rani Shachar, a poet and musician, released his debut album 'Al tachzeri' (Don’t come back), in October 2011, receiving instant acclaim from leading Israeli music figures. Its songs are based on powerful, honest and poignant lyrics, complemented by fresh arrangements by one of the most promising local musicians – Yehu Yaron.

The song 'Al tachzeri' (Don’t come back), described as "a merciless, heartbreaking twist on Jacque Brel's 'Ne me quittes pas'" (Kalia Mor, City mouse), achieved substantial airtime and praise from leading Israeli radio stations,

while the song 'Sunny' gained worldwide attention, foreseeing the protest movement that swept Israel in summer of 2011, Its youtube video receiving a "must see" from New York Times correspondent and author of the best-selling book The Obamas, Jodi Kantor.