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Feb 28, 2019Good at Falling has a feeling of the relief that comes after crying. It takes a moment to sit in sorrow, to feel every inch of it, only to find it washed away by hope and gratitude.
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Feb 28, 2019Whilst lyrically, it is a portrayal of insecurity and pain, sonically it is a bright, glistening piece of pop magic that merges the quintessential style seen on The Japanese House’s three EPs with new points of exploration that only increases the excitement around this enigmatic superstar-in-waiting.
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Feb 28, 2019There’s a power that comes from laying fears and anxieties out, admitting that answers can’t be immediately found. Cannily similar to the progression of The Japanese House’s music over the past few years, this exact approach has led her to a magical debut.
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Mar 1, 2019We have 13 tracks to wander through and empathise with. Amber Bain has created a record of complete honesty, offering us a first-hand account of the highs and lows she has experienced whilst traversing modern relationships.
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May 2, 2019Good at Falling is an extremely impressive debut LP from a songwriter who's more than proved that she's unafraid to delve into the melancholy parts of her past and wrap them up in dreamlike, atmospheric songs which are accessible for various kinds of music fans without ever sounding too saccharine.
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Mar 1, 2019People may have been wondering who Bain was when she first released music, but on her debut album she’s made damn sure you won’t forget her.
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Mar 1, 2019There’s also a slipperiness to the production that means you never quite know where you are. Voices shift, melodies disintegrate and those vocal filters sometimes keep you at arm’s length. For the most part, however, Bain showcases a keen self-awareness.
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Feb 28, 2019It's the maturation in lyricism and the ability to share herself with the world, which can only result from time and experience, that lift Japanese House's full-length debut above her previous work. It's a rare treat to see such experience fleshed out so early in a young artist's career.
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Q MagazineFeb 28, 2019Her directness about the experience of falling in and out of love with women is both refreshing and literal. [Apr 2019, p.113]
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Mar 4, 2019On her confident and intoxicating first full-length, Good at Falling, she lets go of any lingering self-consciousness and makes the transformation from hesitant outsider to unlikely pop star.
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Mar 5, 2019While at times the overall production and heavy effects can take away from the impact, Good at Falling is ultimately a work of emotions. The album perfectly represents what people go through while trying to hold on to relationships, knowing they should let go.
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Positive: 56 out of 61
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Mixed: 3 out of 61
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Negative: 2 out of 61
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Mar 3, 2019It's about being free, it's about being the best of ourselves, it's about feeling, perfect.