The House That Jack Built
by Jesca Hoop
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. revillo
    Oct 12, 2012
    10
    Despite spending significant time with great albums from Grizzly Bear, Fionna Apple and others, this album really takes the cake for album of the year. It's pop songs are rich and satisfying, Hoop's evolving personality seduces, entertains, humors, and thrills. I'll never know why Jesca Hoop doesn't get more attention and adulation for these records, which have all been great but none asDespite spending significant time with great albums from Grizzly Bear, Fionna Apple and others, this album really takes the cake for album of the year. It's pop songs are rich and satisfying, Hoop's evolving personality seduces, entertains, humors, and thrills. I'll never know why Jesca Hoop doesn't get more attention and adulation for these records, which have all been great but none as excellent as the House that Jack Built. Please make more albums! I love you!… Expand
  2. sncold
    Jun 27, 2012
    10
    Jesca Hoop's third full length record is an absolute triumph. It keeps the level of musicianship that her older works contained while adding new ideas that are approached with a great amount of creativity and concentration. Lyrically, Jesca has become even more personal (most noticeable in "DNR"), and it clashes with the music perfectly. The House That Jack Built is by far my favoriteJesca Hoop's third full length record is an absolute triumph. It keeps the level of musicianship that her older works contained while adding new ideas that are approached with a great amount of creativity and concentration. Lyrically, Jesca has become even more personal (most noticeable in "DNR"), and it clashes with the music perfectly. The House That Jack Built is by far my favorite album of the year.… Collapse

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Q Magazine
    Oct 12, 2012
    60
    She's at her most compelling when the rhythmic cross-currents come with a deep dark undertow. [Jul 2012, p.103]
  2. AllMusic
    Aug 21, 2012
    80
    The House That Jack Built may be aimed at a new audience, or it might simply be the record that Hoop had to make. Either way, it's welcome for the risks it takes and delivers on.
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  3. The Quietus
    Jul 19, 2012
    80
    Lyrically The House That Jack Built is a masterpiece.
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