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Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for the folk rock band was produced by David Rawlings.
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Things Happen
I could go on talking or I could stop Wring out each memory til' I get every drop Sift through the details of the others involved The true crime... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. The power of Goldsmith’s words elevates it all to the next level.
  2. It's a return trip to the well that provided Nothing is Wrong, but one made by a band that has gained significant perspective, clout, and chops in the four years that have now passed since that record.
  3. Jun 1, 2015
    90
    All Your Favorite Bands has a warm, organic texture that's at once raw and immediate, sophisticated and polished.
  4. Jun 30, 2015
    70
    Rock's thoughtful past has rarely sounded more vibrant.
  5. Mojo
    Jul 6, 2015
    60
    A welcome return to the comfort zone of their first two releases after the dreary mid-tempo rock of 2013's Stories Don't End. [Aug 2015, p.93]
  6. Jul 7, 2015
    50
    All Your Favorite Bands is warmer than its predecessor.... Yet the album still smacks of diminishing returns and an over-familiarity that Browne himself has never been completely able, or willing, to shake.
  7. 35
    All Your Favorite Bands is plenty polished, but scratch the surface and there’s close to zero going on beneath it; it’s the kind of record that you’re in danger of forgetting before it’s even finished playing.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Jun 3, 2015
    10
    I found this to be a solid album from start to finish. To be fair, I am a fan of Dawes anyway, but this record is tightly produced, withI found this to be a solid album from start to finish. To be fair, I am a fan of Dawes anyway, but this record is tightly produced, with amazing lyrics, and shows that the band is really hitting their groove. A great listen. Expand
  2. Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Goldsmith's artisan lyrics and guitar work on this album make it one to remember. He's poignant and crisp throughout every track and as aGoldsmith's artisan lyrics and guitar work on this album make it one to remember. He's poignant and crisp throughout every track and as a guitar player of over 20 years i have to envy his fresh take on guitar-driven roots rock on this effort. The songs are catchy, touching, heartbreaking, and imbued with a latent sense of hope. The band as a whole is tight and every composition is perfectly crafted. Can't say enough for this effort from Dawes. I've spun it a ton already and I know I'll keep coming back for years to come. Expand
  3. Jun 11, 2015
    8
    I really like the way this record sounds. It's like they are standing right there playing for you. A solid set of songs from a tight bandI really like the way this record sounds. It's like they are standing right there playing for you. A solid set of songs from a tight band that just keeps getting better. This record doesn't push any boundaries but it's smart, catchy and really enjoyable. Go get it. Expand