Don't Forget Who You Are
by Miles Kane
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jun 3, 2013
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. AllMusic
    Dec 11, 2013
    80
    This isn't a dogged re-creation of the past, the work of an artist concerned with painting within the lines, this is an album of celebration of groovy sounds that is pretty hard to resist.
  2. Mojo
    Jun 17, 2013
    80
    A thoroughly charming patchwork of neo-'60s rock. [Jul 2013, p.82]
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  3. Q Magazine
    Jun 17, 2013
    80
    It's a predictable sound, though there's a thrilling intensity here. [Jul 2013, p.110]
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  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jun 3, 2013
    80
    This record is a triumph of belief and dogged determination over those people who thought he was a barnacle on the coattails of his famous friend.
  6. The Independent (UK)
    May 31, 2013
    80
    It's quite easy to envisage entire arenas punching the air to songs like these and the pounding “You're Gonna Get It”, one of two tracks featuring Paul Weller.
  7. The Guardian
    May 30, 2013
    80
    He's better when writing about his own experiences.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. WadeVS
    Sep 1, 2013
    6
    When Miles does something well, he does it really well. There are enough good songs on this album to keep even the non-mods happy. 'Give Up'When Miles does something well, he does it really well. There are enough good songs on this album to keep even the non-mods happy. 'Give Up' stands out as a sure fire chart topper. As do 'Taking Over' and the title single. The tracks that Weller worked on are apparent enough, with a very 60s feel to them. The rest is rather forgettable though. Jolly good effort… Full Review »
  2. RustyBoots
    Jun 30, 2013
    10
    So much better than that Kanye West rubbish that came out this week. Another album of great tracks from Miles, the stylish king of the mods.So much better than that Kanye West rubbish that came out this week. Another album of great tracks from Miles, the stylish king of the mods. Do yourself a favour.… Full Review »
  3. asbks123
    Mar 21, 2016
    6
    Miles Kane is no doubt talented, but can't sugarcoat it... this album comes up flat. Kane attempts to take us on a rock 'n' roll journey, andMiles Kane is no doubt talented, but can't sugarcoat it... this album comes up flat. Kane attempts to take us on a rock 'n' roll journey, and in the process exiles himself from maintaining true identity, unlike his dark, groovy debut album. His constant screaming during this album is cringe-worthy. Miles's vocals are, as always, fantastic, the instrumentals are solid, but the album is for the most part very forgettable.… Full Review »
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