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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.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

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
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

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.

  • 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

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