Top tracks — play these first
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All Your Favorite Bands — This title track encapsulates the album's theme of nostalgia and connection through its poignant reflections on friendships and shared experiences.
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Things Happen — Opening with a catchy melody, this song sets the tone for the album’s exploration of life's unpredictability and emotional resilience.
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I Can’t Think About It Now — This track features introspective lyrics paired with an engaging arrangement, showcasing the band’s ability to blend personal storytelling with universal truths.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Dawes' blend of reflective melodies and layered harmonies creates a solid folk rock album, though it doesn't fully stand out in the genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a steady mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more reflective tone with its slower pace.
- Several songs feature layered harmonies that build throughout the verses, creating a sense of depth and emotional resonance.
- The album closes with a track that gradually fades out, leaving an unresolved feeling that invites contemplation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- warm vibes for late nights
- narrative flow that unfolds gently
- thoughtful lyrics for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, All Your Favorite Bands is Dawes' fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record, Stories Don't End. At this point in their career, Dawes had solidified their presence in the folk rock scene, building on previous successes while exploring deeper themes of love, loss, and the passage of time.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Lumineers· Fleet Foxes· Iron & Wine
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Now That It’s Too Late, Maria
The final verse shifts into a reflective tone, revealing layers of regret while contemplating lost opportunities.
This moment employs a change in narrative perspective that deepens the emotional weight of the song, inviting listeners to confront their own past choices.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Things Happen 4:03
- 2 Somewhere Along the Way 5:39
- 3 Don’t Send Me Away 4:54
- 4 All Your Favorite Bands 3:35
- 5 I Can’t Think About It Now 6:15
- 6 To Be Completely Honest 4:43
- 7 Waiting for Your Call 4:09
- 8 Right on Time 4:48
- 9 Now That It’s Too Late, Maria 9:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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