Good at Falling
by The Japanese House
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Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Sputnikmusic
    Mar 4, 2019
    58
    Good at Falling makes little headway into its own unique musical space, that’s something fans can hopefully expect in the future as Bain continues to distance herself from this vigilantly-traced launching pad. For now, here’s to another round of synth-laden pop balladry.
  2. Paste Magazine
    Mar 4, 2019
    51
    Other artists, such as Florence and the Machine are creating better, more interesting music with the same techniques. Seek them out instead of wasting your time on this one.

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 61
  3. Negative: 2 out of 61
  1. matthewmirliani
    Mar 7, 2019
    9
    Gloriously introspective and hauntingly moody, the debut album from The Japanese House is layered with heavy, echoing beats; dreamy,Gloriously introspective and hauntingly moody, the debut album from The Japanese House is layered with heavy, echoing beats; dreamy, harmonized-vocals; idiosyncratic instrumental and production choices; and an engaging tone that ranges from angry to melancholy. If you enjoyed Maggie Rogers’ debut, this album is its cousin, offering an equally stunning musical venture. Highlights include the indie-pop gems of “Maybe you’re the reason,” “We Talk all the Time,” and the coffeehouse soft-pop of “You Seemed so Happy.”… Full Review »
  2. carrsean
    Mar 3, 2019
    8
    One of the better pop records released in a few time. Although both this project and must of The 1975's catalog have similar vibes, Good atOne of the better pop records released in a few time. Although both this project and must of The 1975's catalog have similar vibes, Good at Falling takes the sound into a much more insular and fragile place. The hooks and melodies really shine through the dreamy and lush production, as Amber Bain fleshes out what a Japanese House song can be. From the thick neo-80's riff of Maybe You're the Reason to the stripped back, lullaby-esque rendtion of Saw You In A Dream, Bain experiments with orchestral arrangements, acoustic guitar, autotune amongst other things to create an unifying and engaging listen . For as diverse as the album may seem as paper, the pristinely tight production (courtesy of Bain herself, BJ Burton- who's worked with Bon Iver and Francis and the Lights-, and George Daniel of The 1975, brings that signature sound that brings the album together. That and Bain's voice. Bain's voice captivates with a deeper tone that still manages to hold some fantastic melodies. Think of a slightly more uptempo Victoria Legrand. Her voice will disarm you every-time, as it's unlike anything found in the modern pop landscape. I would definitely turn to her EPs like Saw You in a Dream, Swim Against the Tide and ESPECIALLY Clean. Even though this album is great, her earlier EPs hold some of the best dream pop songs of this decade. But Good At Falling proves more than the Japanese House being more than a fluke. It reveals Bain as one of pop's most intriguing songwriters and hints at the potential for The Japanese House becoming a household name in indie pop in the next decade.… Full Review »
  3. ryanora
    Mar 3, 2019
    10
    It's about being free, it's about being the best of ourselves, it's about feeling, perfect.
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