Look What You've Done
Jet · 2003
12 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock
A dynamic blend of hook-laden melodies and gritty guitar riffs defining the early 2000s garage rock revival.
Top tracks — play these first
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Look What You've Done — This title track captures the essence of Jet's sound with its infectious chorus and relatable themes of regret and reflection.
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Bruises — The energetic instrumentation and catchy hooks in Bruises exemplify Jet's ability to fuse classic rock influences with modern alternative sounds.
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Are You Gonna Be My Girl (Acoustic) — The acoustic version highlights the raw emotion behind the original hit, showcasing the band's lyrical strength and vocal harmonies in a stripped-down setting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production, but lacks standout tracks that elevate it beyond its peers.
What we noticed
- The last track returns to an upbeat tempo with layered instrumentation, creating a contrast with the preceding acoustic piece.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped establish Jet's reputation after their successful debut.
- Themes
- garage rock revival· mainstream success pressure· reflective regret
- Career context
- Released as Jet's second studio album, Look What You've Done came after their commercially successful debut, Get Born, which featured the hit single Are You Gonna Be My Girl. At this point in their career, the band had already established themselves in the alternative rock scene and were seeking to solidify their sound while navigating the pressures of mainstream success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Vines· The Hives· Franz Ferdinand
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Look What You've Done
In a pivotal section, the lyrics reflect a moment of self-realization that shifts from blame to personal accountability.
This transition marks a thematic pivot in the song, illustrating growth and maturity amidst regret.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Look What You've Done 3:56
- 2 Bruises 2:36
- 3 Are You Gonna Be My Girl (Acoustic) 3:37
- 4 Cigarettes & Cola 2:06
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Veni Vidi Vicious
The Hives
Shares a similar garage rock revival sound with catchy hooks and energetic guitar riffs.
Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
Features a blend of danceable rock and sharp lyrics reflecting on success and relationships.
First Impressions of Earth
The Strokes
Captures a gritty, reflective mood while balancing melodic riffs with themes of disillusionment.
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