The Fall
by Gorillaz
  • Record Label: Gorillaz
  • Release Date: Apr 19, 2011
User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 112 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 112
  3. Negative: 11 out of 112

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  1. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    6
    this album is a 6 this album is a 6 this album is a 6 this album is a 6 this album is a 6
  2. Le_Username
    Nov 9, 2020
    5
    It's a decent album to listen to while studying, it doesn't have any of the ambition that other projects had, it's pretty much a compilation of ideas that Damon Albarn had during the Plastic Beach Tour, actually, it is that. For a album it's very average, it's not something I'd listen to normally though, so it's a very ok, very average album. 5/10.
  3. md5fungi
    Jun 1, 2020
    4
    Gorillaz is a band that relies on clean, synthetic production, so recording an entire album on an iPad might seem apt; however, The Fall feels minimalistic to the point of being completely hollow. The real problem with The Fall is that it isn't a Gorillaz album, but instead a musical experiment that Damon Albarn wanted to throw out into the world "just cause". This directly contradicts theGorillaz is a band that relies on clean, synthetic production, so recording an entire album on an iPad might seem apt; however, The Fall feels minimalistic to the point of being completely hollow. The real problem with The Fall is that it isn't a Gorillaz album, but instead a musical experiment that Damon Albarn wanted to throw out into the world "just cause". This directly contradicts the band's statement that the Gorillaz are [more like an organization of people doing new projects]. The Fall is most definitely a Damon Albarn solo album with very few guest artists and very little to fill out the space. The songs are bleak and lethargic, similar to the band's debut, but with less engaging melodies and interesting structures. Overall, The Fall is an underwhelming con of a Gorillaz album. It's not completely without merit as it's audacious and sometimes almost good, but it's a puzzling choice for Albarn to make after the band had already solidified its identity.… Expand
  4. Lenamic
    May 7, 2011
    5
    It's disappointing since Gorillaz used to make whole new sounds. I feel that every piece of the album is completely disconnected. Even though it's not a massive disaster I was expecting more.
  5. Helucinate
    Apr 23, 2011
    4
    As a huge Gorillaz fan, I highly anticipated another release from Albarn under the Gorillaz brand. However this release was a massive disappointment and it kills me to say it. Every album released previously under the Gorillaz brand had a story behind it. You were never just listening to music, it was more like following an Anime show through sound right from the self title album with theAs a huge Gorillaz fan, I highly anticipated another release from Albarn under the Gorillaz brand. However this release was a massive disappointment and it kills me to say it. Every album released previously under the Gorillaz brand had a story behind it. You were never just listening to music, it was more like following an Anime show through sound right from the self title album with the introduction of the concept of Kong Studios; Demon Days with Feel good inc being a centre point for th action, which is seen through the music videos of 'Feel Good Inc' and 'El Manana'; in Plastic Beach we find that Kong has burned down and that the Gorillaz are on the run which can be seen in the 'Stylo' music video and they set up shop on plastic beach which is also a political reference to the ever growing mass of the plastic island in the middle of the ocean (don't believe me? google it), and so the story continues. The Fall, had nothing, no hype; no excitement; no mood; and most of all no story! this was, I felt Albarn using a serious successful brand to release his experiment under. well all artists sell out eventualy. But musically, I give Albarn his dues for producing this on an Ipad, however as far as the tunes go, they are pretty porno, and a serious let down to the previous Gorillaz releases.… Expand

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#69 Most Discussed Album of 2011
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#53 Most Shared Album of 2011

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. AllMusic
    Dec 19, 2011
    60
    The Fall winds up a little ephemeral, its pleasures as fleeting as the scenery passing outside the windows of a tour bus.
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  2. Under The Radar
    May 23, 2011
    50
    The sluggish vibe on The Fall was obviously part of Albarn's intention in creating a meandering sonic travelogue, but you end up wishing he'd pressed the gas pedal a little harder.
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  3. PopMatters
    May 3, 2011
    60
    In form as well as content, The Fall is more like a pet project than a full-fledged release.
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