What makes A Gentle Reminder by The Jealous Sound notable?

The album received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its craftsmanship and emotional resonance within the indie rock genre. It marked a significant comeback for the band, reestablishing their presence in a changing musical landscape while influencing newer acts within the scene. Released in early 2012, A Gentle Reminder was The Jealous Sound's first album in nearly a decade, following their 2003 debut, Kill Them with Kindness. The band's return came after a prolonged hiatus, rekindling their signature sound while exploring new emotional depths.

How many songs are on A Gentle Reminder?

A Gentle Reminder has 10 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

A Gentle Reminder

The Jealous Sound · 2012

44 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

Melodic indie rock intertwines reflective lyrics with lush instrumentation, creating an atmosphere of introspective warmth and yearning.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Beautiful Morning — This opening track sets the tone with its bright melodies and introspective lyrics, encapsulating the album's themes of hope and renewal.
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Change You — The song explores personal transformation through its layered instrumentation and poignant lyrics, making it a standout moment on the record.
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A Gentle Reminder — The title track serves as a heartfelt meditation on connection and vulnerability, showcasing the band's lyrical depth and melodic sensibility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

52 /100

Foothills

Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album combines reflective lyrics with lush instrumentation, creating a cohesive yet familiar indie rock sound.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and instrumentation.
Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build in intensity, particularly in the choruses, creating a sense of emotional uplift.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Beautiful Morning 3:25
2 Change You 4:50
3 Promise of the West 4:17
4 Your Eyes Were Shining 4:42
5 This Is Where It Starts 3:59
6 Here Comes the Ride 5:26
7 Equilibrium 3:51
8 Perfect Timing 4:38
9 A Gentle Reminder 4:45
10 Waiting for Your Arrival 4:37

What to play next

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Kill Them with Kindness

2003

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