Falling Off the Sky
by The dB's
  • Record Label: Bar/None
  • Release Date: Jun 12, 2012
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73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Q Magazine
    Aug 20, 2012
    60
    If the production is a little soft, there's no denying the old boys can still knock out pop thrills. [Sep 2012, p.99]
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  2. The Guardian
    Jul 12, 2012
    60
    Mostly the songs chug along exuberantly, jangly melodies and bouncy choruses marrying the energy of youth with the finesse of age. It's not radical, and quality varies, but their sharper moments are glorious.
  3. Under The Radar
    Jun 21, 2012
    60
    This album never devolves into a self-indulgently morbid pity party.
  5. Rolling Stone
    Jun 12, 2012
    60
    [They] remain masters of stately jangle, and their writing now has a reflective depth that makes for music that's wise as well as crafty.
  6. Pitchfork
    Jun 20, 2012
    57
    Falling Off the Sky misses the opportunity to explore that fear of obsolescence too deeply.
  7. Paste Magazine
    Jun 26, 2012
    55
    They made a wholesome record without embarrassing themselves or their fans.
  8. Consequence
    Jun 13, 2012
    50
    Justifiably lacking that exuberance, Falling Off the Sky is tame and predictable.

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  1. AlexxTrusc
    Jul 24, 2012
    6
    The whole album "Falling Off The Sky" is a rather unusual, due to the fact that it is the first for over 25 years release of The dB's, thatThe whole album "Falling Off The Sky" is a rather unusual, due to the fact that it is the first for over 25 years release of The dB's, that regales the listener with a compilation of carefree pieces in climates of power and jangle pop, which makes this album a reference to the years' 80 and former activity of the band. There is no denying that CD is pleasure-listen, songs are on their way simple, but they can catch the attention and leave a pretty positive experience.… Full Review »
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