Futures
by Jimmy Eat World
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    They've still got the high-energy guitars and the misery-laden vocals. But the songs are longer and trickier.
  2. The New York Times
    60
    Jimmy Eat World's ballads sink into sentimentality. [8 Nov 2004]
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    Ultimately, Futures is Bleed American Part Two. [Nov 2004, p.118]
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  5. Dot Music
    60
    It's just not ambitious enough, lacking the impact to draw new fans in while just about satisfying those already captivated by the band’s admirable class.

Awards & Rankings

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#68 Most Discussed Album of 2004
18
#18 Most Shared Album of 2004

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 62
  3. Negative: 3 out of 62
  1. whit
    Aug 5, 2010
    8
    I think a great album can help you remember a particular moment in time. This album does that for me. I wasn't so keen on the album thatI think a great album can help you remember a particular moment in time. This album does that for me. I wasn't so keen on the album that followed, but I can still listen to Futures from start to finish and enjoy every song-- a very rare thing for me.… Full Review »
  2. TypicalFratBrah
    Jan 10, 2005
    0
    Oh, man! You have to check out this new masterpiece from Jimmy Eat World. Everytime I get into an argument with my parents or girlfriend, or Oh, man! You have to check out this new masterpiece from Jimmy Eat World. Everytime I get into an argument with my parents or girlfriend, or when I'm just having a bad day, I blast this CD. I enjoy how the cliche'-laden lyrics and forced sadness conveyed by the lead singer provide me with the immediate gratification that I seek. Fingers crossed for the new Hoobastank and Linkin Park albums, too!… Full Review »
  3. coltdogster
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums ever imo. Nothingwrong and night drive aren't the strongest songs however Polaris, Kill, Drugs or me and my favoriteOne of the best albums ever imo. Nothingwrong and night drive aren't the strongest songs however Polaris, Kill, Drugs or me and my favorite track of all time, 23 will hit hard. The opening/title track is powerful and stays consistently good. Overall, give this album a listen. It's spectacular… Full Review »
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