Fear Fun - Father John Misty
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83 out of 100

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8.4 out of 10

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  • Summary: J. Tillman, the former drummer for Fleet Foxes releases his debut solo album as Father John Misty.
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Genre(s): Americana, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. The Boston Phoenix
    May 8, 2012
    100
    This stirring collection makes Father John Misty's debut one of the best solo efforts this year, a true freak-folk standout.
  2. BBC Music
    Nov 29, 2012
    80
    [An] inspired brew of, indeed, both fear and fun.
  3. The Guardian
    Dec 20, 2012
    80
    Fear Fun leaves his previous work in the dust.
  4. Mojo
    Jul 18, 2012
    60
    He stomps or sways along in the nu Seattle folk/rockabilly grave-fun way displaying a sing-the-phonebook grace. [Jun 2012, p.93]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Vampire25
    10
    I love this record. I love this record more than both Fleet Foxes album. Father John Misty is a perfect balance between pop, country, folk, and indie. From the start of the album to the end of it, it's some of the best music I've heard this year. The production is absolutely amazing. Some of the best production I've heard Sub Pop do. The song-writing is fantastic and the vocals are amazing. All In All, Fear Fun is an utter surprise and beautiful on the ears. A… Expand
  2. MooziikMaster
    9
    He is much better with Fleet Foxes than when he is alone as "Father John Misty", but the album has many Fleet Foxes elements deep within. I found that this album was quite good and I had a couple of listens to it. Overall, not bad... keep up the good work.… Expand
  3. Manik_Music
    8
    Full review available at MANIK MUSIC http://www.manikmusic.net/reviews/father-john-misty-fear-fun/

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  4. MIKALE
    5
    Not a bad album but not what I had expected, unfortunately in mostly an unappealing way. There's maybe three or so tracks that I enjoyed and the "Hollywood Forever ..." track was the one stand out I'd add to my regular playlist. I kept wanting more of that but instead got plenty of pretty standard country influenced tracks.

    If your up for that then I think this'll float your boat, otherwise maybe wait to see where Misty goes next.    … Collapse

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