Away from the World - Dave Matthews Band
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77 out of 100

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7.4 out of 10

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  • Summary: The seventh studio album for the alternative rock band sees the return of their first producer Steve Lillywhite, who worked on the band's first three studio albums.
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Genre(s): Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, American Trad Rock, Jam Bands
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
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  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Sep 13, 2012
    85
    In short, a few stray hiccups only gives a listener more reason to be excited for the next release.
  2. All Music Guide
    Sep 14, 2012
    80
    Away from the World is a bit of a rare thing: a return to form lacking an ounce of nostalgia.
  3. Billboard.com
    Sep 11, 2012
    78
    Restrained, moody and subtle. It has its big footprint moments, of course, and there's an audible ambition that gives the album a crackling if slow-burning energy.
  4. Entertainment Weekly
    Sep 12, 2012
    75
    DMB return to the crunchy arena-skronk of their peak. [14/21 Sep 2012, p. 141]
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  1. kws1983
    9
    20 years of sound combined for a really nice addition to the DMB catalog. Dave sings about love, his relationship with his fan base and the current state of the world in his eyes. The music behind the words is ambitious hitting multiple genres sometimes even on the same song. The only thing missing is Leroi Moore.… Expand
  2. dodgingbullet
    9
    It´s more of the same... and in DMB´s case.... more of the same is always pretty damn good. i didn´t get the deluxe edition so i haven´t had the possibility to listen to the other tracks... even so, the album deliver what was promised - eleven tracks of rock/folk and somewhat jazzy tunes. DMB you did it again :)… Expand
  3. EvanOrtiz
    7
    This entry into the DMB

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