Days Are Gone - Haim
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Universal acclaim- based on 45 Ratings

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  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the Los Angles indie pop trio of sisters was produced by Ariel Rechtshaid and James Ford.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. The A.V. Club
    Oct 1, 2013
    91
    It could be an overstatement to say that if Days Are Gone is any indication of what’s to come for Haim, the band is set.
  2. Beats Per Minute (formerly One Thirty BPM)
    Oct 2, 2013
    85
    With the triumvirate of googly-eyed rhythms, sinfully catchy melodies and a breeziness that seems only fitting, they’ve served up one of the most auspicious debuts of the year.
  3. This Is Fake DIY
    Sep 25, 2013
    80
    Days Are Gone confirms what everybody already knew in fabulous style; that Haim are the band to shout about.
  4. Spin
    Sep 27, 2013
    80
    The music is propulsive and upbeat, but executed with the almost blasé confidence of people who sound like they have nothing to prove.
  5. NOW Magazine
    Oct 3, 2013
    80
    It’s a taut, punchy album full of winning charm, and blessedly free of cynicism and ego.
  6. Uncut
    Oct 1, 2013
    70
    Hook-heavy hummability abounds, but most interesting are the newer "My Song" and "Let Me Go"--darkly atmospheric chunks of contemporary R&B/Hip-pop. [Oct 2013, p.68]
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  7. Chicago Tribune
    Oct 8, 2013
    50
    The lyrics flirt with turmoil--there are lots of songs about holding on or jumping into the fire, and so forth--but don’t really say much of anything.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. WadeVS
    Oct 14, 2013
    10
    This is quite possibly my favourite debut album of the year. It definitely slips quite effortlessly into the great debuts of all time. Upbeat, polished without being boring. Superb.… Expand
  2. vincentorres
    Oct 2, 2013
    10
    One of the best debuts in years really chill mellow songs anyone can enjoy. it can best be described by me as a blast from the past the takes the form of great new pop music.… Expand
  3. Themusicmessiah
    Oct 6, 2013
    10
    This band is a breath of fresh air. The harmonies, song structures, melodies, and vocal arranges are absolutely breath-taking! It will keep me hooked until their next album.… Expand
  4. jpghivarello
    Sep 30, 2013
    9
    Simply one of the best indie-pop albums of the year. "Days are gone" is a fun, catchy and very very cool record. Almost all the songs are really great, with the best one being "My Song Five"; a mixture of rock n roll and R&B, Indie-disco songs “If I Could Change Your Mine”and “Days Are Gone” and the well known singles “The Wire”, "Falling" and “Don’t Save Me”.… Expand
  5. Fidelovkurt
    Sep 30, 2013
    8
    What a new and a fresh band I like their sounds and they do have a VERY Tasty tunes with a very different musical style... the moment I listened to them I became an instant fan… Expand
  6. adhamhany
    Oct 6, 2013
    8
    Unexpectedly good. Lots of catchy tracks and very cool tunes all the way. It was great fun listening to this album, especially that it reminded me of all the 80's pop that i enjoy. Very excited for this band and their future.… Expand
  7. Slowave
    Oct 1, 2013
    6
    A few good songs, and then a few too many "is this a different song?" songs. The sound, mood, and approach wears a bit thin after the first couple of standouts, and I wish they'd mixed things up a bit. While they seem fresh and fun now, I can see them saturating popular culture and ending up on Glee.… Expand

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