All Your Favorite Bands
by Dawes
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. 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]
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  2. PopMatters
    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.
  3. Consequence
    May 28, 2015
    50
    It’s a technically sound addition to a well-regarded catalog. But if you’re looking for an album that pushes sonic boundaries, provides new challenges for the artists that created it, or even just sounds fresh, All Your Favorite Bands probably isn’t your best bet.
  5. NOW Magazine
    May 28, 2015
    40
    Stylistically, their fourth record doesn't depart much from previous ones.

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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. gitguy
    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.… Full Review »
  2. logic
    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.… Full Review »
  3. RMBIII
    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.… Full Review »
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