Painkillers
by Brian Fallon
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Mar 11, 2016
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. The Independent (UK)
    Mar 3, 2016
    60
    Fallon is never going to escape the Springsteen comparisons that still cling to him like those Born to Run leathers, but this is solid, genuinely inspired songwriting that TGA fans will enjoy.
  2. Q Magazine
    Feb 23, 2016
    60
    Fallon's grizzly vocals are both his strength (they ooze commitment) and weakness (he'll always sound like The Gaslight Anthem) and they're Painkiller's strength and weakness too. [Apr 2015, p.105]
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  3. Consequence
    Mar 10, 2016
    50
    Like its namesake, this album feels more like a temporary solution than a permanent way forward.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. MetalLife
    Mar 14, 2016
    6
    This was my first time listening to Brian Fallon's solo work. Outstanding songwriting with hooks that get you singing along. "Among OtherThis was my first time listening to Brian Fallon's solo work. Outstanding songwriting with hooks that get you singing along. "Among Other Foolish Things" and "Nobody Wins" are the tracks that I found myself rewinding to hear again. Good mellow album for a road trip.… Full Review »
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