HAIM’s brand of pop rock that harkens back to the days of Fleetwood Mac and the Doobie Brothers was somewhat of a revelation in 2013. The trio of sisters, who grew up together in a music-loving family and formed a family band that played at local county fairs alongside their parents, made R&B infused soft rock cool again for the festival-loving millennial generation. Days Are Gone is smooth, catchy, and uplifting, a romp through pop synth infused Americana that delights at every turn with wonderful vocal melodies and impeccable production. When “Falling” comes on you can almost hear the ghosts of Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie floating through the speakers as the bass line thumps, a feeling that pervades throughout the course of the entire album until the absolutely epic finale “Running If You Call My Name” closes everything out.
Standout Songs: “Falling”, “The Wire”, “If I Could Change Your Mind”, “Running If You Call My Name”
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