Painkillers
by Brian Fallon
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Mar 11, 2016
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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
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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
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jun 2, 2016
    80
    A direct continuation of the Gaslight man’s Americana-driven Horrible Crowes side project of 2011, only imbued with more confidence.
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  2. Kerrang!
    Mar 16, 2016
    80
    A record that's a straight-up fantastic return to Brian's rock'n'roll roots. [19 Mar 2016, p.67]
  3. Sputnikmusic
    Mar 14, 2016
    82
    The album's congruence in theme, tempo, and tone is both consistent and coherent. Together with Butch Walker, Catherine Popper, and long-time running mates Ian Perkins and Alex Rosamilia (among others), Painkillers is a carefully-cultivated record that Fallon categorically needed to write.
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