Falling Off the Sky

dB's | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 12, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Bar None Records
• ASIN: B007V1VTTW
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,472 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. That Time Is Gone

2. Before We Were Born

3. The Wonder Of Love

4. Write Back

5. Far Away And Long Ago

6. Send Me Something Real

7. World To Cry

8. The Adventures Of Albatross And Doggerel

9. I Didn't Mean To Say That

10. Collide-oOo-Scope

11. She Won't Drive In The Rain Anymore

12. Remember (Falling Off The Sky)

Editorial Reviews

Falling Off the Sky is the first new dB's album in a quarter-century. It's been three decades since the original lineup of Peter Holsapple, Chris Stamey, Gene Holder and Will Rigby recorded the beloved early-'80s classics Stands for deciBels and Repercussion. The North Carolina-via-New York foursome's vintage releases are now widely revered as alt-pop landmarks. Falling Off the Sky embodies the same combination of infectious melodic craft, playful sonic experimentalism and barbed lyrical insight that established the dB's as key progenitors of the Southern indie-rock explosion of the '80s.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars After 30 Years, A Triumphant Return! June 22, 2012

By John Werner VINE™ VOICE

Format:Audio CD

Though I'm sure someone will call me on this I can only think of one other band other than the dBs that got together after over 30 years to do a new album. An album that is very good thus in no way an embarassment. I'm referring to The Raspberries' Live On The Sunset Strip, but that album was entirely a different animal as it was all old material redone live. Live On The Sunset Strip corrected a big wrong in my book as it was, mostly, superlative pop that we never got to hear in full-fidelity prior to that album as the originals were, supposedly, mixed for AM car radios of the day which couldn't resolve the top or bottom ends. So, what my point is that this kind of thing seems to never happen because of all the endless ways such a reunion can be a big fiasco.

Well, fear not fans of The dBs because "Falling Off The Sky" is definitely all new material that will stand up against the fact that this band never made a weak, or worse bad, album. In fact this is triumphant. I'm sure it helps that Holsapple and Stamey kept playing together and, in fact, made two albums in the last decade that were true gems if they were not quite dBs albums. And, the fact that dBs have been playing sporadically together with increasing frequency in the past, say, seven years must be a very wonderful and "germy" gestation period for the birth of what we have here.

"Falling Off The Sky" rocks from the opening tune "That Time Is Gone" and while it signals that everyone is aware we've all aged there is still some serious rockin' to be done within that knowledge. Every cut is more than just listenable, they're all good and many either nail or nudge greatness. The sound is recognizable, the harmonies maybe the best ever, and there is a the real feal of total democracy even if Holsapple and Stamey anchor the songwriting. This is so like REM's strongest period with great guitars, haromonies, and a mix of joyous and introspective song craft. If you're a fan you must have this and if you never got on-board this is an excellent place to start and work backwards discovering melodious pop with Beatle-esque nods, but with just the right added touch of earthy alternative (Americana) leanings. This is at least a 4.5 star album and IMHO the surprise of it pushes it to a full 5 rating! Excellent and pure enjoyment, pop music doesn't get much better.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Return of a Great Band June 13, 2012

By JD

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

Great to see the dBs deliver another great album! They are one of the most overlooked bands in rock history. Like The Shoes, The Beat, The Records, Guadalcanal Diary, The Connells and a few others, the dB's have stayed true to their craft. Hopefully, they will sell enough music to keep recording. It's such a pleasure to listen to them.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Stunning. June 12, 2012

By Paul Rock

Format:Audio CD

Exhilarating, catchy, and poignant new record by the band that inspired R.E.M. and kept the spirit of classic Big Star alive.