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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length release for the British indie rock band is its first with new bassist Jack Flanagan.
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Bombay Blue
A baby, young and sweet A Maharashtra night, a city street And I feel low Hear her crying in her sleep A blanket of newspaper sheets By my... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Q Magazine
    Jan 14, 2016
    80
    The meticulous arranged synths, crackling guitars and electronic glitches ensure the attention never wavers. [Feb 2016, p.114]
  2. Jan 19, 2016
    80
    With a natural ebb and flow, Curve Of The Earth is both a new departure for the Mystery Jets and their most consistent and rewarding album yet.
  3. 80
    The album may seem short at only nine tracks, but there are enough ideas crammed into Curve Of The Earth to call it one of the most well rounded records of 2016.
  4. Uncut
    Jan 14, 2016
    70
    What the Jets might have lost in terms of their early quirkiness, they make up for in melody and emotional heft. [Feb 2016, p.78]
  5. Mojo
    Feb 2, 2016
    60
    A sense of growth, impermanence and yearning runs through these songs. [Mar 2016, p.96]
  6. Jan 26, 2016
    60
    Curve of the Earth isn’t a complete rebound--there are too many fumbles, too many eye-rolls. But in its fits of brilliance, Mystery Jets reclaim their throne as rock’s savviest copycats.
  7. Feb 16, 2016
    50
    All in all, Curve of the Earth comes across a little on the self-indulgent side, and although most bands evolve and move on from past successes, over-complicating things can lead to that band losing their sense of character and identity.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Feb 2, 2016
    7
    Beautifully constructed and atmospheric, Curve of the Earth feels like a soaring triumphant exploration, even in its more pained andBeautifully constructed and atmospheric, Curve of the Earth feels like a soaring triumphant exploration, even in its more pained and introspective moments. There are moments of meandering, and moments of reflection but ultimately its as much a cosmic ride as you can get by looking inward...
    My Best tracks: Bombay Blue, Bubblegum, Blood Red Balloon
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  2. Jan 17, 2016
    6
    A pleasing album in the style of Coldplay, but not as cheesy or hyperproduced. Nice selection of tracks for an afternoon or a walk, but noA pleasing album in the style of Coldplay, but not as cheesy or hyperproduced. Nice selection of tracks for an afternoon or a walk, but no specific track stood out for me. Very competent band, but not enough juice to go mainstream I guess. Expand