Down The Way
by Angus & Julia Stone
  • Record Label: Nettwerk
  • Release Date: Mar 30, 2010
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    84
    With serenity so hard to come by, an album like Down the Way is all the more satisfying.
  2. BBC Music
    80
    With the most basic tools, the Stones build something lovely and lasting. Roll with them.
  3. The Guardian
    80
    This time, though, they've expanded the sound: there are velvety textures, lush(er) arrangements and, occasionally, actual choruses.
  5. Mojo
    80
    Arguably they're at their best when wrapped around each other, such as on "Santa Monica Dream" and "Draw Your Swords," where it's a sweet and savoury blend to warm the soul. [Apr 2010, p.94]
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  6. Filter
    74
    Angus and Julia are, simply, talented musicians—specifically, talented musicians who work exceptionally well together. Nothing has changed there, but what has is a new expansion of their straightforward sound.
  7. AllMusic
    70
    Down the Way may be a bit long by 2010’s standards--there are 13 tracks here, none of which is particularly short--but the songs are solid throughout.

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User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. cryhardhumor
    Jul 18, 2015
    9
    Any one of the songs listened to isolated from the rest of the album *might* disappoint a first or second time listener, but as an album theAny one of the songs listened to isolated from the rest of the album *might* disappoint a first or second time listener, but as an album the songs flow beautifully from one to the next, showing the ups, downs, and in betweens of relationships. From soft and sad pieces talking of loving someone who you could never be with, to heartbroken and harsh songs of a relationship tearing a part, this album is definitely worth buying and listening to over...and over...and over.… Full Review »
  2. ttensk
    Sep 27, 2017
    10
    O álbum é totalmente incrível. Conheci essa banda maravilhosa por meio de uma série de televisão e deste então me apaixonei. A sonoridade e oO álbum é totalmente incrível. Conheci essa banda maravilhosa por meio de uma série de televisão e deste então me apaixonei. A sonoridade e o conceito são tão simples mas contam uma história fantástica. Nota 10 para esse álbum incrível.… Full Review »
  3. Menumorut
    Feb 8, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. This album in one of the best albums I've heard last year and the song "Draw your swords" is one of the best songs ever written. Just take your time and listen on youtube, you'll get it! :)… Full Review »
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