Fade Away [EP]
by Best Coast
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. Alternative Press
    Oct 22, 2013
    90
    Lyrically introspective, musically tight and vocally resolute, Fade Away is Best Coast’s best work to date.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Nov 8, 2013
    85
    The grit has returned, but new shimmer introduced on that album has not, and the result is a much more rounded and energetic sound.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Nov 20, 2013
    80
    On this seven-song EP, Bethany Cosentino combines the sundown power-pop buzz of Best Coast's 2010 debut with the Hulk-hug melodies and emotional gravity of last year's The Only Place to make for something masterfully archetypal but utterly her own.
  5. Magnet
    Nov 27, 2013
    75
    There's a load of fuzzy power chords ruling these tunes, but they're smoothed out and nudged into the background, allowing a very capable Cosentino to take her rightful place at the front of the mix. [No. 104, p.52]
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  6. Pitchfork
    Oct 21, 2013
    74
    While Cosentino is anxious to figure out who she’s become, Fade Away points to how strong she’s been all along.
  7. Exclaim
    Oct 21, 2013
    70
    Fade Away is by no means a backslide--these are some of Cosentino's best songs to date--but rather than pointing the way forward, this EP feels more like the end of an era.
  8. Filter
    Nov 8, 2013
    66
    Fade Away reminds us of how infectious Best Coast can be, and its short length ensures that we hold on. While Cosentino is still learning, listening to her music doesn’t get old.

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. WadeVS
    Oct 22, 2013
    9
    Best Coast have never sounded this confident or aggressive. Even when the majority of the lyrics are introspective, the drums are super tightBest Coast have never sounded this confident or aggressive. Even when the majority of the lyrics are introspective, the drums are super tight and guitars growling. Without a doubt some of their best work to date.… Full Review »
  2. Ricko
    Aug 28, 2014
    7
    A nice 7 track EP that very much keeps with the sunshine pop Best Coast provided on their first two albums. Opening tracks "This LonelyA nice 7 track EP that very much keeps with the sunshine pop Best Coast provided on their first two albums. Opening tracks "This Lonely Morning" and "I Wanna Know" are the strongest tracks on show here and would fit in on their excellent debut album. While an enjoyable EP, "Fade Away" raises questions about the bands ability to stay fresh and interesting as they approach album number 3. While great fun, 2 albums and several EP's satisfies even the most avid fans appetite for Best Coast's brand of surf pop. The time is right for them to take a left if they can.… Full Review »
  3. rhp2014
    May 21, 2014
    3
    These guys don't disappoint in making top-of-the-line generic indie drivel. Yawwwwwn. Twee Pop was TWENTY years ago guys. And you're notThese guys don't disappoint in making top-of-the-line generic indie drivel. Yawwwwwn. Twee Pop was TWENTY years ago guys. And you're not doing it any favors because this is just a really bad album. Highly rec you stay away from it at all costs. I'll admit the production is pretty sleek and cool sometimes.… Full Review »
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