Jump Rope Gazers
The Beths · 2020
38 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Bright melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape that feels both buoyant and melancholic.
Top tracks — play these first
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I’m Not Getting Excited — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its upbeat tempo contrasted by lyrics that explore anxiety and hesitation, highlighting the band's signature blend of joy and introspection.
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Dying to Believe — The song showcases the band's knack for combining infectious melodies with sharp, self-reflective lyrics, capturing a sense of longing that permeates throughout the album.
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Jump Rope Gazers — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's central themes of nostalgia and uncertainty, using vivid imagery to evoke feelings of both youth and maturity.
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Do You Want Me Now — This track stands out for its catchy chorus paired with a candid examination of desire and emotional vulnerability, showcasing the band's ability to blend pop sensibilities with deeper lyrical content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines catchy melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a brisk tempo with bright guitar riffs, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more contemplative mood.
- Each song features layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, often alternating between lead and backing vocals.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, where verses build tension leading into more explosive choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- bittersweet melodies for introspection
- youthful uncertainty in lyrics
- for afternoon listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Jump Rope Gazers is The Beths' sophomore album, following their acclaimed debut, Future Me Hates Me, released in 2018. By this time, the band had solidified their place in the indie rock scene, building on their initial success and expanding their sonic palette while continuing to refine their lyrical focus on vulnerability and relationships.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alvvays· Snail Mail· Girlpool
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’m Not Getting Excited 2:43
- 2 Dying to Believe 3:34
- 3 Jump Rope Gazers 5:06
- 4 Acrid 4:06
- 5 Do You Want Me Now 4:15
- 6 Out of Sight 3:38
- 7 Don’t Go Away 4:09
- 8 Mars, the God of War 2:53
- 9 You Are a Beam of Light 3:50
- 10 Just Shy of Sure 4:23
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