"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.gUiLLeMoTS It has reached #49 on the UK Singles Chart."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."Sir Ian Stars In Guillemots Video". Sky News. The band performed the song at Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton."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"."Guillemots: 'Falling Out of Reach'. Digital Spy. Amrit Singh of Stereogum described it as a "really lovely song"."New Guillemots Video – "Falling Out Of Reach"". Stereogum. Clash Music called it a "grandiose affair", and praised its "thoughtful lyrics"."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"."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 Chart (2008)Peakposition
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