In the Pit of the Stomach - We Were Promised Jetpacks
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critics What's this?

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Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

  • Summary: Unlike the Scottish rock band's debut, which was recorded in eight days, the second album was recorded in three weeks.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. In the Pit of the Stomach is truly a feel-better record--in whatever way that resonates with you.
  2. Oct 4, 2011
    80
    It sounds so much more raw and harsh, more real and vulnerable.
  3. Oct 18, 2011
    80
    It's fiercer and denser than their 2009 debut. [Nov 2011, p.107]
  4. Dec 14, 2011
    60
    Though Thompson remains in the same contemplative state lyrically, In the Pit of the Stomach is a great follow up to Walls and unveils an orchestral maturity form the four gents.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. Very good album. Their sound evokes a weird memory of late Joy Division / early New Order. All the songs are great and I especially like "Picture of Health" and "Sore Thumb". Somewhat similar sound to Editors and Interpol. Expand