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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length solo release for The Gaslight Anthem frontman was produced by Peter Katis.
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  • Record Label: Orchard
  • Genre(s): Folk, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Heartland Rock
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  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. 90
    Fallon speaks humbly of his work, but Local Honey, containing various other themes of home and love, is his highest achievement to-date.
  2. 90
    Another powerful record from one of the most profound talents of this generation of us born in the '80s and '90s.
  3. Mar 26, 2020
    80
    As well as being excellent, Local Honey is evidence that the man himself is able to adjust his songwriting to his circumstances without compromising in its quality. It all makes for a seriously sweet listen that reaffirms the Jersey boy as a storyteller and songwriter par excellence.
  4. Mojo
    Mar 26, 2020
    80
    Svelte, mostly acoustic collection is so refreshing. [May 2020, p.94]
  5. Uncut
    Mar 26, 2020
    70
    The songs here are mostly sparse and reflective. [May 2020, p.27]
  6. 70
    Even when Fallon does resort to simply weeping into the sawdust – You Have Stolen My Heart and When You’re Ready – it’s over the sort of gorgeous and poignant love letters to his family that make homeliness feel close to Godliness. Such saccharine succour.
  7. Rolling Stone
    Apr 8, 2020
    60
    Sweet, solid collection about fatherhood and quitting cigarettes, sounding like the National. [Apr 2020, p.87]

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  1. Apr 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There’s a certain peace beneath the lyrics and tone of this album. Usually peace doesn’t lead to good music, but this is an exception. It’s a good time for some coming to terms. Expand