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Falling Off The Sky

The dB's

Falling Off The Sky

Fifth album, and first for 25 years, for the North Carolina power pop quartet

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6.3

Label
Bar None
UK Release date
12/06/2012
US Release date
12/06/2012
  1. 9.0 |   Blurt

    A fresh start for the band that many of us thought should have dominated the 1980s. Clearly, they still have the chops to dominate the 2010'
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  2. 8.0 |   Mojo

    It lacks the crisp modernity of old but it's knee-deep in lush curvature and angular salvos. Print edition only

  3. 7.0 |   PopMatters

    The dB’s do more than an admirable job of not embarrassing their legacy: they show that even 30 years on, they are still as relevant and as much of a joy to listen to as when they cut those first LPs
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  4. 7.0 |   All Music

    Strong, intelligent, and well-crafted pop music that's significantly less wiry and more thoughtful and mature (for lack of a better word) than the records they made in the 1980s
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  5. 6.0 |   Rolling Stone

    Their writing now has a reflective depth that makes for music that's wise ("She Won't Drive in the Rain Anymore"), as well as crafty
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  6. 6.0 |   Spin

    Drummer Will Rigby's one unkempt, frazzled tune upstages Holsapple and Stamey's earnest, mature popcraft
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  7. 6.0 |   Under The Radar

    It's a celebration of life, love, and the alchemical power of a great pop song
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  8. 6.0 |   Q

    Great news for cult '80s guitar rock fans. Print edition only

  9. 5.7 |   Pitchfork

    Falling Off the Sky misses the opportunity to explore that fear of obsolescence too deeply. Which is a shame. These songs are loud enough, but they need more dB's
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  10. 5.5 |   Paste Magazine

    They made a wholesome record without embarrassing themselves or their fans. That in itself is a resounding triumph, so more power to them
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  11. 5.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Falling Off the Sky is tame and predictable
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