Things We Lost In The Fire
by Low
  • Record Label: Kranky
  • Release Date: Feb 6, 2001
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31

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  1. tonyJ
    Feb 9, 2004
    10
    speechless
  2. AndrewT
    Mar 8, 2003
    10
    This record that can push one to drive on the wrong side of the road without noticing or blinking an eye. Albini is at his best creating a lush grit that could not be replicated by any other producer. The songs are simply human.
  3. frederikw
    Jan 26, 2005
    10
    one of the best low albums i've heard! It grabs you by the throat.
  4. Æ.
    Nov 20, 2001
    9
    great album, very beautiful indeed.
  5. DuncanB
    Oct 24, 2006
    9
    A very lovely album.
  6. Ricko
    Jul 24, 2012
    8
    Seriously mellow, seriously good record from Low. Probably the best slowcore album you'll come across. The first 4 tracks are absolutely brilliant. The middle section has peaks and troughs while the final section is consistently good stuff again. It's not for everyone - I'm sure some people will find it a bit dreary but when you listen to this up close it's got some stunning stuff on it.
  7. All_ButTrU4
    May 8, 2022
    8
    Genuinely fantastic. A mixture of moods that range from nostalgic, sad,angry or disappointed this record moves without urgency. It's gradual pace allows songs to develop into delicate compositions . One of their bests.

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best Album of 2001
94
#94 Most Discussed Album of 2001
40
#40 Most Shared Album of 2001

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Just plain beautiful... carefully harmonized vocals and pellucid guitar hooks that rarely lapse into merely languid melodies. [2/16/2001, p.98]
  2. Spin
    80
    It's impossible to discern whether Mimi Parker's newfound assertiveness as a harmony singer was inspired by, or the inspiration for, this more aggressive batch of songs, but it's this record's signal grace. [Apr 2001, p.158]
  3. Dot Music
    100
    It's not too ambitious to suggest few other releases this year will match its grace, humanity and power.... A magnificent album.
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