Good at Falling | ||||
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Released | 1 March 2019 | |||
Length | 44:08 | |||
Label | Dirty Hit | |||
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The Japanese House chronology | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 7.4/10 [1] |
Metacritic | 82/100 [2] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Clash | 9/10 [3] |
DIY | [4] |
NME | [5] |
Pitchfork | 7.5/10 [6] |
PopMatters | 8/10 [7] |
Sputnikmusic | [8] |
Good at Falling is the debut studio album by English indie pop musician Amber Bain, under the name The Japanese House. It was released on 1 March 2019 by Dirty Hit, after Bain released four extended plays spanning three years; Pools to Bathe In , Clean , Swim Against the Tide and Saw You in a Dream . The album was produced by Amber Bain alongside BJ Burton and The 1975 drummer/producer George Daniel.
All tracks are written by Amber Bain. All tracks produced by The Japanese House, BJ Burton and George Daniel
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "went to meet her (intro)" | 2:31 |
2. | "Maybe You're the Reason" | 3:39 |
3. | "We Talk All the Time" | 3:15 |
4. | "Wild" | 3:43 |
5. | "You Seemed So Happy" | 2:42 |
6. | "Follow My Girl" | 4:04 |
7. | "somethingfartoogoodtofeel" | 4:26 |
8. | "Lilo" | 4:10 |
9. | "Everybody Hates Me" | 3:09 |
10. | "Marika Is Sleeping" | 3:03 |
11. | "Worms" | 3:18 |
12. | "f a r a w a y" | 2:50 |
13. | "i saw you in a dream" | 3:20 |
Total length: | 44:08 |
Notes
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA Hitseekers) [9] | 8 |
UK Albums (OCC) [10] | 64 |
US Vinyl Albums (Billboard) [11] | 23 |
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [12] | 6 |
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