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Get Born

Jet · 2003

52 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A raw burst of retro rock energy that channels classic influences while delivering catchy, anthemic hooks.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Are You Gonna Be My Girl Start here — This track's driving beat and catchy guitar riff encapsulate Jet's energetic sound, making it an anthem of the early 2000s rock revival.
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    Cold Hard Bitch — The gritty lyrics and infectious chorus highlight Jet's knack for blending edgy themes with memorable melodies, establishing their signature style.
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    Look What You’ve Done — This song showcases a more reflective side of Jet with its poignant lyrics and melodic structure, balancing the album's high-energy tracks.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album delivers energetic rock with catchy hooks but lacks depth and cohesion across its length.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, with 'Are You Gonna Be My Girl' featuring a prominent guitar riff that drives the song.
  • Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocals, particularly in the choruses, enhancing their anthemic quality.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick, punchy listening sessions
  • energetic road trip vibes
  • catchy hooks and melodies
  • dynamic emotional expressions

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Debut album that established Jet's reputation in alternative rock.
Themes
early 2000s rock revival· gritty nightlife encounters· anthemic rebellion
Career context
Jet released 'Get Born' as their debut album in January 2003, marking the beginning of their rise in the alternative rock scene. The band gained significant attention following its release, particularly with the hit single 'Are You Gonna Be My Girl', which propelled them into mainstream success.
Stylistic neighbors
The Vines· The Hives· Franz Ferdinand
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Tracklist

  • 1 Last Chance 1:52
  • 2 Are You Gonna Be My Girl Start here 3:33
  • 3 Rollover D.J. 3:16
  • 4 Look What You’ve Done 3:50
  • 5 Get What You Need 4:07
  • 6 Move On 4:20
  • 7 Radio Song 4:32
  • 8 Get Me Outta Here 2:56
  • 9 Cold Hard Bitch 4:03
  • 10 Come Around Again 4:30
  • 11 Take It or Leave It 2:22
  • 12 Lazy Gun 4:42
  • 13 Timothy 4:30
  • 14 Sgt. Major 4:04

What to play next

Shine On
Listen next

Shine On

2006

Continues the energetic rock vibe with polished production and catchy melodies.
Dirty Sweet
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Dirty Sweet

2003

An earlier collection that maintains the raw energy and hooks from Get Born.
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Features a gritty, lo-fi sound and captures similar youthful angst and urban experiences.

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