Rolling Stone (p.116) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "The result is
avant-roots music that rocks, albeit gently."
Spin (p.76) - "[A] hot-blooded soul album from the queen of the
even keel."
Entertainment Weekly (p.95) - "The rainy-day requiem 'Light as a
Feather' and bluesy swooner 'I Wouldn't Need You' exude an elegant
sort of speakeasy allure..."
Q (Magazine) (p.114) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "The last vestiges of
smoky blues have been blown away....THE FALL contains more than a
few copper-bottomed classics..."
Record Collector (magazine) (p.83) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "At times,
Jones inhabits the same atmospheric hinterland as 'Mazzy Star' or
the gothic fatalism of 'Neko Case'. In other words, she's rarely
sounded so interesting."
Uncut (magazine) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "The emotional imprint of
THE FALL moves beyond the pining, wistful tones that are her
trademark....'December' is the simplest yet most touching song
here..."