Jump Rope Gazers
by The Beths
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Clash Music
    Jul 13, 2020
    60
    It’s an album that Beths fans will doubtless like very much, and it offers a strong mission statement to the future that this is a band hungry to expand and determined to explore the hitherto untrodden ground. It’s just a shame that, on this project alone, they’ve not delivered anything of career-defining merit.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 10, 2020
    60
    The irony of ‘Jump Rope Gazers’ is that as The Beths push themselves to do something different for album number two, they actually end up with the sonic sameness that the first record miraculously avoided. Only now do they sound like they could just be any other band.

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. reddfoot
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    I discovered The Beths in late 2022, after their third album Expert In a Dying Field came out. I quickly became obsessed, diving into theirI discovered The Beths in late 2022, after their third album Expert In a Dying Field came out. I quickly became obsessed, diving into their previous two albums and various singles. It seems most consider their 2nd full length release, Jump Rope Gazers, to be the least enjoyed, and at first listen I agreed. Indeed this was a slight departure from The Beths sound, having at least three slower paced songs. It took a few listens for me to realize the true potential of this album. It has, over time, become my favourite of the three, because the varied sounds are proof of evolution and growth, something important to any band. And just because they are AMAZING at creating bright, uptempo catchy songs doesn't mean they can't be great at other styles. It turns out, they are equally amazing at creating different styles and pace, and they should definitely not pigeon hole their sound. Like every Beths album thus far, there is no fillers - every song is great on Jump Rope Gazers. If anything I'd say those typical Beths songs are even better on this album than the others. Super catchy, melodies that stick in your head for days, and songwriting that is on point with the best of them.… Full Review »
  2. Web77
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    No words, an incredible album throughout. Particularly hits when played in order, which I have already done 7 times since release yesterday.No words, an incredible album throughout. Particularly hits when played in order, which I have already done 7 times since release yesterday. The Beths have been a favourite band of mine for a while, so my expectations could not have been higher, and they have been more than surpassed. Astounded.… Full Review »
  3. etslappy
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, expertly crafted pop. More varied and introspective than their last album, but just as great. Love it!
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