Integrity Blues
by Jimmy Eat World
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Oct 21, 2016
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. musicOMH.com
    Oct 24, 2016
    60
    Not everything they attempt comes off--The End Is Beautiful is a harmless and cloying ballad and Through comes across as Jimmy Eat World by numbers--but for the most part Integrity Blues is an intriguing and varied entry into the band’s back catalogue.
  2. Q Magazine
    Oct 21, 2016
    60
    At its worst, it's tired and turgid, but neither is it hopeless or without hope. [Dec 2016, p.109]
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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 3 out of 28
  1. RdWd
    Oct 22, 2016
    9
    Brilliant album that flows really well. It has some ties with Futures, Stay on my Side Tonight, and Clarity, but is overall a new sonicBrilliant album that flows really well. It has some ties with Futures, Stay on my Side Tonight, and Clarity, but is overall a new sonic environment for JEW. It's difficult to pick the best track, each offers something new.… Full Review »
  2. Cyrone
    Nov 2, 2016
    7
    I am not a diehard Jimmy Eat World fan, but I love Bleed American and Futures, and appreciate it when a band like this make a big comebackI am not a diehard Jimmy Eat World fan, but I love Bleed American and Futures, and appreciate it when a band like this make a big comeback album like this and keeps it up after a decade. While it suffers from every song being "merely good" and no phenomenal standouts, you absolutely, MUST, listen to the final track, "Pol Roger" if you have even a passing interest in Jimmy Eat World.… Full Review »
  3. Stopher27
    Oct 24, 2016
    9
    Integrity Blues combines the best elements of everything they've released thus far while pushing forward toward something new. Jim presentsIntegrity Blues combines the best elements of everything they've released thus far while pushing forward toward something new. Jim presents some of his best songwriting yet, with lyrics and delivery that are both deeply affecting and life affirming while giving the music enough room to build into a rich sonic landscape. Easily their best work since 2004 and accessible enough to win over new listeners who missed out on their first heyday 15 years ago.… Full Review »
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