I Dreamed We Fell Apart
by Memphis
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Launch.com
    70
    The basic ingredients are delicate, minimal, well-conceived songs that utilize instruments ranging from guitars and analog keyboards to melodicas and chop sticks.
  2. Stylus Magazine
    60
    With such a subdued and steady tone, I Dreamed We Fell Apart sometimes suffers from an overdose of languidness.
  3. PopMatters
    60
    Their care in assembling their lush, provocative sonic palate means that the chemically altered or simply slow-witted should find Dreamed as warm and comforting as a fuzzy pillow.
  5. AllMusic
    70
    While most would classify this record under "folktronica," Memphis don't attempt to strip down the clicks and plucks. Instead, they go for the big pop sound of Burt Bacharach and George Martin to make something almost as ambitious as hiring a real horn section.
  6. Splendid
    80
    Where Belle and Sebastian alienate their listeners with emotional detachment and indie superiority, Memphis's songs leave the posing and the cuteness at the door; they are accessible and honest.
  7. Tiny Mix Tapes
    40
    Unfortunately, I Dreamed We Fell Apart straddles the unhappy line between experimental music and very un-experimental lap-pop.
  8. Junkmedia
    70
    Occasionally, Memphis' songs coast on an attractive soundscape rather than going for a compositional or lyrical knockout punch. Nevertheless, I Dreamed we Fell Apart is often quite beguiling.
  9. Paste Magazine
    60
    Campbell's particular sense of catchy pop melody is a nightlight in the darkness. [#14, p.111]
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. charlieb
    Oct 24, 2004
    9
    sublime and beautiful. it takes an ear for the subtle to find the all the layers in this very unique little record. but patience will reward sublime and beautiful. it takes an ear for the subtle to find the all the layers in this very unique little record. but patience will reward you!! eat it and eat it now.… Full Review »
  2. EllenW
    Oct 19, 2004
    8
    I love it! And STARS new album SET YOURSELF ON FIRE is a work of genius. Brilliant beauty.