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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
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  1. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Oct 27, 2016
    90
    Integrity Blues is Jimmy Eat World's best record since Bleed American.
  2. Sputnikmusic
    Oct 24, 2016
    90
    The dreamy sensation and emotional relevance of Futures is apparent here, and the catchier tracks (especially the designated singles) sound as natural as they ever have, at least since Chase This Light.
  3. Kerrang!
    Oct 27, 2016
    80
    It's a soft, frail album Jimmy Eat World have here, but one that hits right in the feels. Hard. [29 Oct 2016, p.51]
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  4. Exclaim
    Oct 21, 2016
    70
    They've given listeners a sense of what they could be if they really stepped outside of it here, and quite frankly, a little more could go a long way.
  5. PopMatters
    Oct 26, 2016
    70
    Throughout Integrity Blues, Jimmy Eat World navigate through a variety of styles they’re comfortable revisiting and exploring further.
  6. Drowned In Sound
    Oct 24, 2016
    70
    While they’re unlikely to achieve the same reach awarded them by ‘The Middle’ (although Taylor Swift’s endorsement won’t hurt), their dedication to honest, wide-eyed songcraft has resulted in their best album in over a decade.
  7. 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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  1. Rickey_Skizzels
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    A return to form from Jimmy Eat World. I haven't really loved an album of theirs since Futures but this album give me back hope in the band.A return to form from Jimmy Eat World. I haven't really loved an album of theirs since Futures but this album give me back hope in the band. There is a little for everyone in this album and I really hope that it'll be as big a hit as Bleed American was.… Expand
  2. 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.… Expand
  4. 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.… Expand
  5. feck99
    Oct 24, 2016
    8
    A welcome return to form, and their best record since Chase This Light! I had been disappointed with their previous few efforts. It certainlyA welcome return to form, and their best record since Chase This Light! I had been disappointed with their previous few efforts. It certainly doesn't "rock" as hard as Bleed American - would love to hear more like that, but Jim's songwriting in quite strong here.… Expand
  6. 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.… Expand

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