Nothing Is Wrong
by Dawes
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Jun 7, 2011
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. The Independent (UK)
    Aug 26, 2011
    100
    ["A Little Bit Of Everything"] is a thoughtful, mature conclusion to an album that seems to summarise one of the more welcoming trends in American rock
  2. The A.V. Club
    Jun 13, 2011
    83
    With Nothing Is Wrong, Dawes comes far, and appears to be only getting started.
  3. AllMusic
    Dec 5, 2011
    70
    Those looking to rock out won't find many headbanging opportunities here, but Nothing Is Wrong works well as driving music, particularly if the scenery outside your windshield matches the sepia-toned music.
  5. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Aug 22, 2011
    80
    It's as close to a perfect Americana album as there's been this year--fans of the California sound from CS&N to the Jayhawks will find much to love.
  6. Blurt Magazine
    Aug 3, 2011
    80
    Nothing is Wrong is a terrific follow-up for a band that delivers beautiful, powerful music straight from their own hearts and right to yours. Believe.
  7. No Ripcord
    Jul 21, 2011
    80
    You may not love it, but you'll probably like it, and that's enough.
  8. American Songwriter
    Jul 5, 2011
    70
    Dawes's second album succeeds on its own terms, and will appeal to fans of solid roots-rock songwriting.
  9. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Jul 5, 2011
    90
    It's doing more with less, on a level that simply demands attention. That, ladies and gentlemen, just might make Dawes something you'll pass on to your children.
  10. Spin
    Jun 13, 2011
    70
    Though restlessness is the dominant lyrical theme here, Nothing Is Wrong sounds familiar and comforting (see the airy, aching "Fire Away," featuring Jackson Browne)
  11. Beats Per Minute
    Jun 13, 2011
    80
    Nothing Is Wrong sees the band not only avoiding the often-discussed sophomore slump, and rising to the challenge and delivering a far more accomplished record than their first; one that should make the band into one of the biggest and most respected in the current americana/folk rock community.
  12. Paste Magazine
    Jun 13, 2011
    85
    Tay Strathairn's work on the keys shines on just about every song; Wylie Gelber maybe one of the most tasteful bassists ever, and Griffin Goldsmith's percussion is rock steady and incredibly impressive, especially considering his young age. But it is the sum of all these parts that makes Nothing is Wrong something truly special.
  13. Uncut
    Aug 18, 2011
    80
    Nothing US wrong reminds you of early Jackson Browne or Jimmy Webb, albeit with a tougher, rootsier swagger. And it's a worthy addition to that fine Californian bloodline. [Sep 2011, p.94]
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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. MattressMan702
    Dec 21, 2013
    8
    This is one of the freshest and a non-mentally taxing albums I've heard in a long time. It's nice to see there's are still some musiciansThis is one of the freshest and a non-mentally taxing albums I've heard in a long time. It's nice to see there's are still some musicians breathing life into roots Americana ala Jackson Browne or James Taylor. The wordplay in some of the lyrics where a little awkward but you can appreciate Taylor not using the standard I love you's or the like. Definitely worth the price of admission.… Full Review »
  2. themostbrian
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    Simply one of the best alt-country-americana-indie-folk albums of the last few years. They're onto something unique here - The combination ofSimply one of the best alt-country-americana-indie-folk albums of the last few years. They're onto something unique here - The combination of stellar melodies and the stark simplicity of the arrangement/production is quite compelling.… Full Review »
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