Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters
by The Twilight Sad
  • Record Label: Fat Cat
  • Release Date: Apr 3, 2007
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Playlouder
    40
    Despite occasional thrills, for all The Twilight Sad's epic ambition and admittedly accomplished sound, this is a hollow record that struggles to fully transcend its influences.
  2. Uncut
    60
    It's bombastic, but you can't fault its ambitions. [Jun 2007, p.115]
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Awards & Rankings

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#93 Best Album of 2007

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 36
  3. Negative: 1 out of 36
  1. Ricko
    May 29, 2020
    8
    This album has a huge sound. There are lots of standout segments within songs rather than any particular standout songs themselves. You couldThis album has a huge sound. There are lots of standout segments within songs rather than any particular standout songs themselves. You could view this as a stylistic feature of the band or equally something that hints at an inability to write truly great songs. The accented vocals, the huge drums, the subtle yet wrecking ball guitars mixed with accordions of all thing, all give The Twilight Sad a facet that sets them apart. This isn't straightforward rock and is closer to shoegaze than anything else. They do have something and while subsequent releases saw more focus on the songs, this is probably their best album in terms of the album listening experience.… Full Review »
  2. jotaeseche
    Jan 17, 2015
    8
    It takes a while to fully understand the real meaning of the songs, but (as a whole) FA&FW works so cohesively well that the total is moreIt takes a while to fully understand the real meaning of the songs, but (as a whole) FA&FW works so cohesively well that the total is more important than its parts. And it's also a strong and solid debut, for a melancholic but powerful band.… Full Review »
  3. EdLeisurewear
    May 14, 2007
    8
    Stunning achievement from Messrs Graham and co. - a nice cross between Mogwai and Belle and Sebastien - not just because they're both Stunning achievement from Messrs Graham and co. - a nice cross between Mogwai and Belle and Sebastien - not just because they're both Scottish, well...kinda. I look forward to the fifteenth autumn...… Full Review »
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