{"product_id":"the-beths-straight-line-was-a-lie","title":"The Beths - Straight Line Was a Lie (LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStraight Line Was a Lie\u003c\/em\u003e marks a bold new chapter for The Beths, pushing their energetic rock sound into deeper, more existential territory. Released by Anti- in 2025, the album sees the New Zealand quartet exchanging the anxious romance themes of previous records for reflections on impermanence and the unpredictability of life. Elizabeth Stokes’ evocative songwriting is matched by the band’s sharp, melodic arrangements, offering both familiarity and evolution for longtime fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis album stands out for its exploration of beauty and uncertainty, capturing moments of loss and hope amid driving rhythms and power-pop hooks. Tracks like \"No Joy\" and \"Not Strong Enough\" highlight The Beths’ ability to blend introspective lyrics with uplifting, dynamic instrumentation. \u003cem\u003eStraight Line Was a Lie\u003c\/em\u003e is as equally stirring as it is sonically vibrant, making it a compelling listen for fans of modern rock and thoughtful songwriting alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: Anti-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Date: 08\/29\/2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(184, 49, 47);\"\u003e Joco Records\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA1. Straight Line Was A Lie\u003cbr\u003eA2. Mosquitoes\u003cbr\u003eA3. No Joy\u003cbr\u003eA4. Metal\u003cbr\u003eA5. Mother, Pray For Me\u003cbr\u003eB1. Til My Heart Stops\u003cbr\u003eB2. Take\u003cbr\u003eB3. Roundabout\u003cbr\u003eB4. Ark Of The Covenant\u003cbr\u003eB5. Best Laid Plans\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Beths","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47894290464986,"sku":"BFCAVT-7SRZ-R0","price":23.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/3284\/4187\/files\/the-beths-straight-line-was-a-lie-lp-9736779.jpg?v=1780625348","url":"https:\/\/jocorecords.com\/products\/the-beths-straight-line-was-a-lie","provider":"Joco Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}