I'm Going Away
by The Fiery Furnaces
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13

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  1. DennyG
    Aug 14, 2009
    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!
  2. Kiefer
    Jul 27, 2009
    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.
  3. FredR.
    Jul 21, 2009
    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.
  4. eastside
    Jul 21, 2009
    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 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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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. AllMusic
    80
    I'm Going Away is a departure that fits in with the rest of the Fiery Furnaces' work, and it's only fitting that a band this creative can pull something like that off.
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  2. Dusted Magazine
    80
    I’m Going Away is striking for its group sound; the Furnaces play with more air around them, more flexibility and interaction.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Fans can breathe easy: The weirdness that so delights them isn't Going anywhere just yet.
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