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If I Should Go Before You
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length release for the Dallas Green project features his touring band Matt Kelly, Jack Lawrence, Doug MacGregor, and Dante Schwebel.
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  • Record Label: Dine Alone
  • Genre(s): Singer/Songwriter, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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Lover Come Back
bound for trouble from the start i've been walkin' through this old world in the dark all alone right by my side there you were shinin' my ray of... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. The A.V. Club
    Oct 9, 2015
    83
    These are only relatively fresh spins on familiar concepts, but presented via an enjoyable framework that proves Green’s still loaded with stimulating ideas.
  2. NOW Magazine
    Oct 21, 2015
    80
    This time around he's found his soul. It's in his phrasing, his rhythms, the occasional Hammond organ punctuation and sultry balladry.
  3. Exclaim
    Oct 9, 2015
    80
    Clearly he is awash with new inspiration, and has absorbed it successfully, because it's hard to recall an artist in recent memory who has revamped their sound so boldly and successfully as City and Colour has on If I Should Go Before You.
  4. Q Magazine
    Oct 27, 2015
    80
    This is music to get lost in. [Dec 2015, p.106]
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  5. Classic Rock Magazine
    Oct 28, 2015
    70
    It may all be a little too polished and tasteful for some palates, but for others this is 15 togs of pure aural comfort to wrap yourself in.
  6. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Oct 21, 2015
    65
    The best thing that can be said for the majority of this record is that it sounds great.... The problem is, Green's songwriting here simply isn't up to par with the artists he's trying to imitate.
  7. Mojo
    Oct 9, 2015
    60
    At its best--Northern Blues' soulful echo--a bit of Southern grit's rubbed off on the Canadian. [Nov 2015, p.96]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Daffer
    Dec 8, 2015
    8
    I haven't listened to the other City and Colour albums but I would say that on its own merits this is definitely worth a listen if you haveI haven't listened to the other City and Colour albums but I would say that on its own merits this is definitely worth a listen if you have not heard this group before. Refreshing in its simplicity but throughout we have well written and constructed songs. The first track "Woman" is immense and the rest of the album flows nicely. One of my favourite listens the last couple of months that keeps getting better.… Expand
  2. gibb0
    Oct 13, 2015
    5
    A far departure from the City and Colour we grew to love. With each of the 3 albums since Bring Me Your Love, Dallas has gradually departedA far departure from the City and Colour we grew to love. With each of the 3 albums since Bring Me Your Love, Dallas has gradually departed further and further from the sound that City and Colour originated with.

    Many of the tracks, such as Map of the World and Wasted Love, have none of the hallmarks that make Dallas such a great artist. He shines when it's stripped back to just his voice and a guitar.

    The closest you'll get to that on this album is the final track - Blood - which is a more stripped back song.

    Still a pleasant album to listen to, with a few stand out songs, but I'd give it a miss if you're not looking for a predominantly folk-country music album.    … Expand

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