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Days Gone By
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

  • Artist(s): Jimmy Vallance, Tom Howie
  • Summary: This the debut full-length studio release for the Brooklyn-based Canadian duo of Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance.
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  • Record Label: Domino
  • Genre(s): Electronic, House, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, Left-Field House, Progressive House
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Tearing Me Up
Let me tell you about a little situation It's been testing my patience Man she was keeping me up all night Cause you only get so far reading faces We... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. AllMusic
    Sep 18, 2015
    80
    Tune in, come down, and drift about because Bob Moses remain the masters of restrained bliss house.
  2. Mixmag
    Sep 18, 2015
    80
    An LP of grown-up electronica that--like John Grant's 'Pale Green Ghosts'--boasts song-writing with serious crossover potential.
  3. Exclaim
    Sep 18, 2015
    70
    Toeing a line both musically and lyrically between the darkness and the dance floor, Days Gone By is perhaps best enjoyed in the later hours, whether you're in your own head or out of it.
  4. Resident Advisor
    Oct 5, 2015
    68
    Days Gone By focuses on the band's smoky, bedroom-ready style. It's only half the story, but it's still a pretty good one.
  5. The 405
    Sep 18, 2015
    65
    While there are elements to Days Gone By that still don't sit right, the album is an honest exploration of moods, and Bob Moses' unique combination of dance movement and introspective songcraft engages.
  6. Q Magazine
    Oct 6, 2015
    60
    It doesn't always work.... But when they hit their hypnotic stride on the pulsating title track and the languidly poppy Talk, there's loveliness and invention to spare. [Nov 2015, p.104]
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  1. eti400
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    My favorite album to come out so far this year! The chilling melodies in combination with their vocals are simply brilliant. "Tearing Me Up"My favorite album to come out so far this year! The chilling melodies in combination with their vocals are simply brilliant. "Tearing Me Up" and "Too Much is Never Enough" are the big highlights of the album, however I loved it from start to finish. This duo is really going places!… Expand
  2. Aminkh
    Jan 13, 2016
    9
    very deep and depressive songs ! when you listen to first 3-4 tracks of this album, you drown completely into it ! it was a great experience for me !
  4. jrollmorton
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    This is just a lovely record, moody/lush sounds that work on home speakers as well as the dance floor. I'm not an unreserved fan of EDM/houseThis is just a lovely record, moody/lush sounds that work on home speakers as well as the dance floor. I'm not an unreserved fan of EDM/house music but this music has perfect crossover potential ... the tunes stay in your head, great visceral appeal and you can dance to them! Big atmosphere, pristine vocals, cool lyrics. The jangling guitar really appeals. There has been some good single choices, Talk, Too Much is Never Enough and Tearin' Me Up, but I'm partial to the more upbeat Touch and Go, which I often play two or three times whenever I hear it. I'm interested to see how Bob Moses goes, as this is such a strong first album with Domino Records ... a small side-step away from their earlier work with Scissor and Thread. Much stronger than the earlier material and showing upside potential. Would like to see them gain wider appeal!… Expand
  5. AynAbidin
    Jan 11, 2021
    7
    Days gone is an Essential listen for every EDM Lover - A thrilling & a immersive journey through the deep down rabbit hole of Emo ElectronicDays gone is an Essential listen for every EDM Lover - A thrilling & a immersive journey through the deep down rabbit hole of Emo Electronic Music, if you are really obsessed with atmospheric sounds, blissful and deep soothing relaxing electronic music... Fasten your seat belts you are in an hallucinative experiencefor a ride… Expand

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