“The Auckland band’s fourth album elevates its usual parts—catchy riffs, sing-along choruses, earnest ballads, ebullient rockers, and Elizabeth Stokes’ lovely, evocative lyricism—with a newfound maturity and expansiveness.”
“On the Auckland indie rockers’ most incisive album, bulletproof hooks cloak gnarly emotional realities and cheerfulness always comes tinged with a creeping sadness.”
“New Zealand indie rockers get introspective on Straight Line Was a Lie”
“The Beths work through their trials on Straight Line Was A Lie”
