:: reviews :: The Gazette Editorial Review 06.14.07 by Eric Clark "Power pop has all but disappeared from today’s rock scene, having been steam-rolled in the last five to 10 years by its more fashionable cousin, emo. With emo now hopelessly played out, bands like Austin, Texas, three-piece The Fall Collection seems intent to bring power pop back into the fold. The group’s debut, 'The Fall Collection EP,' is a welcome relief following too many years of dominance by whiny emo bands. Power pop — which could be defined as upbeat, happy-sounding rock ’n’ roll that’s not abrasive enough to be punk nor smooth enough to be pop — is a genre The Fall Collection have a solid grip on. Singer-guitarist Danny Dunlap’s slightly nasal, sometimes faux-British vocals bring to mind a restrained Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, while the rhythm section of bassist Deb Norris and drummer Josh Power (a Burlington native) provide a powerful stomp to The Fall Collection’s proceedings. The five songs on 'The Fall Collection EP' are admirable and enjoyable if not quite memorable. But considering the EP came out in 2005 and The Fall Collection is putting the finishing touches on its debut full-length album, the best could be yet to come for these power poppers." view The Austin Chronicle the fall collection EP Review 06.17.05 by Darcie Stevens "Love songs make up the lifeblood of any musician. Who wants politics when someone's heart has been torn out? Not the Fall Collection, an Austin toddler trio unafraid to sport twin Rickenbackers and pin earnest pop to their sleeves with Danny Dunlap's driving guitar, Danny Mackle's simple, steady bass, and Josh Power's dynamo backbeat. Opening passion-monger 'This Gentlemen Caller' mashes a Weezer crush to Guided by Voices' awkwardness with a shout-out to R.E.M.: 'Tears would shed when he sang, 'I think I thought I saw you cry.'' 'Over on Me' and 'The Sick and the Nurse' both retain Nineties hero status (Lou Barlow, J. Mascis, etc.), but 'Knerd in Shining Armor' traverses the decades, an emo tune for all ages. Like Dashboard Confessional for the musically jaded, the local threesome sweeps up with 'Words That Are Too Big for Your Mouth,' a testament to moving on. Hooks abound and words lodge. Add that to the Fall Collection's exhaustive energy live, and you'll pine for a full-length." 3 out of 5 Stars view online Club Kingsnake (club.kingsnake.com) Live Performance Review 02.10.07 by Jeff Barringer "...Opening the show was Austin's The Fall Collection, a nifty little power pop trio fronted by guitarist and vocalist Danny Dunlap. They have a great sound and lots of energy to their music. This will be an Austin band to watch. Kind of reminded me of an updated version of the Paul Collins Beat, but maybe not quite as hooky. Danny really handles his Rickenbacker well. They were a good match with the Lemonheads' sound." view online Soundcheck Magazine Almost There Records Turn Two Compilation Review September 2006 by Adam LeFave "...There are, of course some true standouts on the disc. These include Mandible with their fun, almost surf rock track called 'Underwhelmed,' and The Fall Collection with 'The Sick and the Nurse,' a reminder that emotional themes can still rock out." view The Austin Chronicle Halloween Hoot Night Review 10.29.06 by Audra Schroeder "...Avi Hartman did a so-so Tom Waits solo before the Fall Collection tackled the Clash. Singer Danny Dunlap, in a spray-painted 'Police and Thieves' shirt, blew Joe and Mick out of one amp on 'London Calling' and an inspired 'Clampdown.' Their cover of 'Janie Jones' kicked ass." view online Lookout! Records Newsletter Lookout! Artists and Staff Top Tens for 2004 December 2004 by Ted Leo view Rank and Revue Magazine Live Performance Review 02.12.04 by Misty Sweet view Download.com Editorial Review 07.05.04 view