Jessica Rabbit
by Sleigh Bells
  • Record Label: Omnian
  • Release Date: Nov 11, 2016
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
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  1. Pretty Much Amazing
    Nov 14, 2016
    25
    This is a mess of an indie pop album, filled to the brim with ambient interludes and a taste for unnecessary drum machines, but a mess that longs to make sense of itself.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. vern
    Nov 11, 2016
    8
    Their hearts were on their sleeves while making this one, and it shows. Thrilling, jarring, and affecting; Jessica Rabbit proves Sleigh BellsTheir hearts were on their sleeves while making this one, and it shows. Thrilling, jarring, and affecting; Jessica Rabbit proves Sleigh Bells are still capable of holding their own. While the album can be undeniably scrappy at times, its highs hit much harder than its lows. Rewards with multiple listens. 7.5/10… Full Review »
  2. toddhumphreys1
    Mar 16, 2021
    9
    In my opinion, this is hands down their best album. The heavy stuff kills, the pop is great, the synths are clutch. Basically the cohesion ofIn my opinion, this is hands down their best album. The heavy stuff kills, the pop is great, the synths are clutch. Basically the cohesion of their sound(s) into something so great. 5 years in, I'm still listening to this album quite a bit. "Crucible" is my favorite track that they've ever released.
    "It's Just Us Now" isn't too far behind it.    … Full Review »
  3. Scratch
    Jan 23, 2017
    9
    Jessica Rabbit was touted as their biggest, baddest, most emotional album yet, and that sentiment shines throughout the whole album. AfterJessica Rabbit was touted as their biggest, baddest, most emotional album yet, and that sentiment shines throughout the whole album. After Treats, it felt like Sleigh Bells couldn't figure out what direction to take their sound, and how to expand it. This album proves that they have taken the right path, and are walking on it with stride. A few songs miss the mark however, and while Alexis is most certainly showing off her great vocal range, it undermines their overall tone and almost sounds -too- poppy at times. That hardly takes away from the complete experience that is Jessica Rabbit, though.… Full Review »
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