All Years Leaving
by The Stands
  • Record Label: Echo
  • Release Date: Jan 25, 2005
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8

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  1. Eric
    Feb 20, 2005
    9
    One of my favorite records from 2004, now available in the US. Jangly, twangy Britpop that sounds like a distant relation to the Byrds and a less distant relation to the late, lamented La's.
  2. PAULC
    Mar 3, 2005
    9
    not a bad album at all make keane look pants
  3. DarrenS
    Mar 24, 2005
    10
    Trust me this album is a gem
  4. wincewink
    Apr 9, 2005
    10
    the album is class i watched these live when they were supporting the zutons and they were brill the best song on the album isall years leaving
  5. JonD.
    Apr 9, 2008
    10
    What sort of critics are these giving such poor votes on such an awesome album? This is such a top album on all levels and the best debut album I have heard from any band since Oasis. Outstanding!
  6. yorkg
    May 10, 2009
    9
    Dericative pah! sometimes a well made bacon butty beats any haute cuisine with no soul and sometimes simple messages need to be sung simply, give me life affirming over hand ringing angs any day. The sun snies!

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Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Dot Music
    80
    Importantly, while The Stands’ obvious musical loves cannot be faulted, it’s their own inimitable style that makes them more than just another retro outfit.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Sure, singer Howie Payne's creaky emoting... sounds like flower-child muck, but his lilting melodies will charm your hippie-lovin' pants off anyway. [28 Jan 2005, p.83]
  3. Lost At Sea
    60
    Familiarity can be a good thing, but The Stands get plain fresh, crossing the line between feeling safe and feeling violated.
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