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Keep on with Falling

The Boo Radleys · 2022

42 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

Jangly guitars and lush harmonies weave through reflective lyrics, creating a sound that balances nostalgia with modern indie sensibilities.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Keep on With Falling — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of perseverance and emotional depth, featuring a memorable chorus that highlights the band's signature melodic style.
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    A Full Syringe and Memories of You — The haunting instrumentation paired with poignant storytelling creates a standout experience that resonates with listeners, showcasing their lyrical maturity.
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    I Can’t Be What You Want Me to Be — This track explores personal limitations and expectations through layered harmonies, revealing the band's introspective side while maintaining an infectious energy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

49 /100
Foothills
Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

The album blends nostalgic elements with modern indie sounds, creating a solid but familiar experience.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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

  • reflective moments of quiet introspection
  • nostalgic vibes for evening relaxation
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • a blend of upbeat and
  • short tracks for quick listens

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of high-energy intensity
  • prefer longer, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2022, Keep on with Falling marks The Boo Radleys' first album in over two decades since their last studio effort, providing a significant return to form for the band. This album showcases their evolution while still embracing the melodic elements that defined their earlier work in the early '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Ride· The Verve· Lush

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I’ve Had Enough I’m Out 3:04
  • 2 Keep on With Falling 3:15
  • 3 All Along 2:59
  • 4 I Say a Lot of Things 2:56
  • 5 Tonight 4:08
  • 6 A Full Syringe and Memories of You 4:28
  • 7 Call Your Name 4:04
  • 8 Here She Comes Again 3:53
  • 9 You and Me 4:10
  • 10 I Can’t Be What You Want Me to Be 4:53
  • 11 Alone Together 4:19

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