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I'm Going Away - The Fiery Furnaces

Band Name: The Fiery Furnaces
Record Label: Thrill Jockey
Release Date: Jul 21, 2009

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76 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

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Summary: Matthew Friedberger produces the indie rock duo's eighth album.

Record Label: Thrill Jockey
Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Score distribution:

Positive: 17 out of 22
Mixed: 5 out of 22
Negative: 0 out of 22

Entertainment Weekly

91

Fans can breathe easy: The weirdness that so delights them isn't Going anywhere just yet.

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Mojo

80

The music and mood's emotional connection makes the Furnaces a band to love at last. [Sep 2009, p.95]

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New Musical Express (NME)

80

I’m Going Away sees The Fiery Furnaces abandon their surrealist tendencies to work outside their comfort zone, experimenting with structure and euphony to reassert their status as our most vital musical siblings.

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Drowned In Sound

60

The band have hardly been better than on that EP’s opening three song suite and that’s what is so frustrating about I’m Going Away; it’s not a bad album, but the band are capable of so much more; the title of the album is at least apt in that the Friedberger’s don’t sound like they are here for this record, it sounds like they already left and phoned this one in.

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DennyG

10

Please, everyone, stop using the word "accessible". This album -- like "Widow City" it is not just a bunch of songs -- was made to shut up critics who want something just barely more adventurous than American Idol. Congratulations -- you succeeded magnificently. Now please get back to extending boundaries!… Expand

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eastside

9

Allmusic dot com's Heather Phares describes the FF as "restless sonic chameleons" and no truer sentiment has ever been written about these sibs. Another winning release from these Brooklynites definitely benefits from a sharper focus and a reigning in of arrangements. Lovely piano, shredding guitars and Eleanor's lovely voice highlight these strong compositions. The second side of the record is especially strong; "Evergreen" has always been my fave FF tune, but "Lost at Sea" is challenging for the mantle. The awesome rhythm section of Jason Loewenstein and Bob D'Amico bring it throughout. As far as the reviews are concerned, allmusic and popmatters reviews are both worth a read. Love, love what this band has done and is doing and hope for more in the future.… Expand

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Kiefer

9

Really solid album. I am a die hard fan and was initially disappointed that it is so relatively tame for an FF album. But, after about 10 listens I have come to appreciate just how listenable it is. There are a number of very beautifully done songs on this album and I suspect that I'll be going back to the well and listening to it many times.… Expand

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FredR.

9

I greatly disliked Widow City so my expectations were pretty low for this one. I was pleasantly surprised. I'm Going Away allows their huge talent to take front stage and it is accessible and fun to listen to.… Expand

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