Fast Times At Barrington High
by The Academy Is...
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Alternative Press
    60
    Either way, previous Academy Is... fans will surely dig the tunes, but Fast Times is probably not the album that will see the band expand their scope too far out of the high school/Warped Tour crowd.
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    Beckett vividly renders what it's like to be a kid facing real-world issues, dealing with adult relationships ("Beware! Cougar!") and leaving home.
  3. NOW Magazine
    60
    The tunes are peppy and driving, the performances and production polished to a fault, and the lyrics simultaneously celebratory and wistful.
  5. Q Magazine
    60
    It may ultimately be as disposable as dime-store popping candy, its sugar rush still hits the spot. [Nov 2008, p.107]
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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. ReillyR.
    Aug 26, 2008
    8
    An energetic return to the bands sound from Almost Here. Fast Times doesn't lose the edge that the band gained with Santi; it merely An energetic return to the bands sound from Almost Here. Fast Times doesn't lose the edge that the band gained with Santi; it merely soothes it out.… Full Review »
  2. AlexR.
    Aug 25, 2008
    10
    the academy is... is my favorite band and they never disappoint me with a song. plus their video for summer hair = forever young was awesome. the academy is... is my favorite band and they never disappoint me with a song. plus their video for summer hair = forever young was awesome. fast time at barrington high is surely a must get cd.… Full Review »
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