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Falling Out of Reach
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Wikipedia article
"'Falling out of Reach'" is a song by Guillemots that appears on the band's second album, Red. It was released as the second single from their second album on 26 May 2008.[http://www.guillemots.com gUiLLeMoTS] It has reached #49 on the UK Singles Chart."[http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/guillemots/ Guillemots]". Official Charts Company. The B-side, 'Trick Of The Light' was originally recorded for Q (magazine). The band were given the song title 'Seabirds' and 24 hours to write and record the track.
The video for the single features actor Ian McKellen."[http://news.sky.com/story/589871/sir-ian-stars-in-guillemots-video Sir Ian Stars In Guillemots Video]". Sky News. The band performed the song at Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton."[http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/music/guillemots-wulfrun-hall-wolverhampton-63712 Guillemots, Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton]". Birmingham Mail.
Reception
Review of the single were generally positive. Digital Spy gave the single four stars out of five, calling it "an epic, gorgeous summer tear-jerker"."[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/singlesreviews/a96071/guillemots-falling-out-of-reach.html Guillemots: 'Falling Out of Reach']. Digital Spy. Amrit Singh of Stereogum described it as a "really lovely song"."[http://www.stereogum.com/9422/new_guillemots_video_falling_out_of_reach/video/ New Guillemots Video "Falling Out Of Reach"]". Stereogum. Clash Music called it a "grandiose affair", and praised its "thoughtful lyrics"."[http://www.clashmusic.com/news/guillemots-reveal-new-single,-tour Guillemots Reveal New Single, Tour]". Clash Music. A slightly more critical review came from Nick Orton of Gigwise, who called the song "80s radio-friendly MOR"."[http://www.gigwise.com/reviews/41740/guillemots---red-universal-released-240308 Guillemots - 'Red' (Universal) Released 24/03/08]". Gigwise.
Tracks
CD
#"Falling out of Reach" (Radio Mix)#"Falling out of Reach" (Album Version)
#"Trick of the Light"
7" 1
#"Falling out of Reach" (Radio Mix)#"Last Kiss" (Instrumental)
7" 2
#"Falling out of Reach" (Radio Mix)#"The Face We Deserve"
Chart performance
Notes
Category:2008 singles
Category:Guillemots (band) songs
Category:2008 songs
Category:Polydor Records singles
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