North Hills | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | August 18, 2009 | |||
Genre | Folk rock | |||
Length | 54:56 | |||
Label | ATO | |||
Producer | Jonathan Wilson | |||
Dawes chronology | ||||
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North Hills is the debut studio album by American folk-rock band Dawes, released on August 18, 2009.
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AbsolutePunk | 93% [1] |
Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Austin Chronicle | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Filter | 82% [4] |
The Line of Best Fit | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
PopMatters | 6/10 [6] |
Stereo Subversion | B+ [7] |
This Is Fake DIY | 7/10 [8] |
North Hills received mostly favorable reviews from the music critics. AbsolutePunk's Gregory Robson said the album "is the sound of something truly astonishing beginning to take shape" with "near-flawless roots-rock offerings that drip with such a defined sense of soul, grit and harmony, it feels nearly criminal to label this album contemporary." [1] Pemberton Roach called them a "rootsy quartet" with a "tasteful vibe", and an "earthy sound." [2] At Filter, Kyle MacKinnel described the album as "straightforward" and a "refreshing reminder of our roots" that "notches a victory for the believers." [4] The Line of Best Fit's Melanie McGovern predicted the release would "be as easily digested and perhaps more soul baring as one would hope." [5]
Stereo Subversion's Dan MacIntosh wrote that "where ever this North Hills hideaway is, it sure sounds like the place to be for those in search of a quality music retreat." [7] At This Is Fake DIY, Martyn Young said the album was "full of subtle wonder, and in its evocative charms you can easily see how Dawes have become so feted". [8] However, Doug Freeman of The Austin Chronicle derided the album saying that "working a sound this classic doesn't allow for many surprises". [3] A PopMatters review said the album's sound was "too obvious in its attempt to fit into a certain mold", and called the effort "a last-ditch effort to hop on a bandwagon". [6]
All tracks are written by Taylor Goldsmith, except where noted
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "That Western Skyline" | 5:58 |
2. | "Love Is All I Am" | 5:16 |
3. | "When You Call My Name" | 4:44 |
4. | "Give Me Time" | 3:18 |
5. | "When My Time Comes" | 5:08 |
6. | "God Rest My Soul" | 4:58 |
7. | "Bedside Manner" | 4:11 |
8. | "My Girl to Me" | 4:51 |
9. | "Take Me Out of the City" | 5:11 |
10. | "If You Let Me Be Your Anchor" | 4:25 |
11. | "Peace in the Valley" ( Goldsmith, Blake Mills) | 6:56 |
Total length: | 54:56 |
The album peaked at #23 on the Billboard Heatseeker chart. [9]
North Hills | ||||
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![]() | ||||
Studio album by | ||||
Released | August 18, 2009 | |||
Genre | Folk rock | |||
Length | 54:56 | |||
Label | ATO | |||
Producer | Jonathan Wilson | |||
Dawes chronology | ||||
|
North Hills is the debut studio album by American folk-rock band Dawes, released on August 18, 2009.
Review scores | |
---|---|
Source | Rating |
AbsolutePunk | 93% [1] |
Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Austin Chronicle | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Filter | 82% [4] |
The Line of Best Fit | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
PopMatters | 6/10 [6] |
Stereo Subversion | B+ [7] |
This Is Fake DIY | 7/10 [8] |
North Hills received mostly favorable reviews from the music critics. AbsolutePunk's Gregory Robson said the album "is the sound of something truly astonishing beginning to take shape" with "near-flawless roots-rock offerings that drip with such a defined sense of soul, grit and harmony, it feels nearly criminal to label this album contemporary." [1] Pemberton Roach called them a "rootsy quartet" with a "tasteful vibe", and an "earthy sound." [2] At Filter, Kyle MacKinnel described the album as "straightforward" and a "refreshing reminder of our roots" that "notches a victory for the believers." [4] The Line of Best Fit's Melanie McGovern predicted the release would "be as easily digested and perhaps more soul baring as one would hope." [5]
Stereo Subversion's Dan MacIntosh wrote that "where ever this North Hills hideaway is, it sure sounds like the place to be for those in search of a quality music retreat." [7] At This Is Fake DIY, Martyn Young said the album was "full of subtle wonder, and in its evocative charms you can easily see how Dawes have become so feted". [8] However, Doug Freeman of The Austin Chronicle derided the album saying that "working a sound this classic doesn't allow for many surprises". [3] A PopMatters review said the album's sound was "too obvious in its attempt to fit into a certain mold", and called the effort "a last-ditch effort to hop on a bandwagon". [6]
All tracks are written by Taylor Goldsmith, except where noted
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "That Western Skyline" | 5:58 |
2. | "Love Is All I Am" | 5:16 |
3. | "When You Call My Name" | 4:44 |
4. | "Give Me Time" | 3:18 |
5. | "When My Time Comes" | 5:08 |
6. | "God Rest My Soul" | 4:58 |
7. | "Bedside Manner" | 4:11 |
8. | "My Girl to Me" | 4:51 |
9. | "Take Me Out of the City" | 5:11 |
10. | "If You Let Me Be Your Anchor" | 4:25 |
11. | "Peace in the Valley" ( Goldsmith, Blake Mills) | 6:56 |
Total length: | 54:56 |
The album peaked at #23 on the Billboard Heatseeker chart. [9]