North Hills (album)
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| Studio album by Dawes | ||||
| Released | August 18, 2009 | |||
| Genre | Folk rock | |||
| Length | 54:56 | |||
| Label | ATO Records | |||
| Producer | Jonathan Wilson | |||
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North Hills is the debut studio album by American folk-rock band Dawes, released on August 18, 2009.
Reviews
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| Source | Rating |
| AbsolutePunk | 93%[1] |
| Allmusic |    [2] |
| The Austin Chronicle | [3] |
| Filter | 82%[4] |
| The Line of Best Fit |   [5] |
| 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]
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Taylor Goldsmith, except where noted.
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| 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 |
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Total length:
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54:56 | |
Personnel
- Taylor Goldsmith – Lead Vocals & Guitars
- Griffin Goldsmith – Drums, Vocals & Percussion
- Wylie Gelber – Bass Guitar
- Tay Strathairn – Piano, Vocals & Organ
- Patrick Sansone - Guitars, Vocals, Organ & Percussion
Charts
The album peaked at #23 on the Billboard Heatseeker chart.[9]
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