# Earrings Off!

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***Earrings Off!*** is a [mini-album](/source/Mini-album) by English four-piece band [Adult Jazz](/source/Adult_Jazz). It was released on 20 May 2016 through [Tri Angle](/source/Tri_Angle_(record_label)). It received generally favorable reviews from critics.[2]

## Background

Adult Jazz is an English four-piece band based in [Leeds](/source/Leeds), consisting of Harry Burgess, Tome Howe, Tim Slater, and Steven Wells.[3] *Earrings Off!* is a follow-up to the band's debut studio album, *Gist Is* (2014).[4] Music videos were released for the songs "Eggshell",[5] "Earrings Off!",[6][7] and "Pumped from Above".[8] [Jenny Hval](/source/Jenny_Hval)'s remix of the song "Earrings Off!" was later released in 2016, after the album's release.[9][10]

## Critical reception

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Ashley Hampson of *[Exclaim!](/source/Exclaim!)* stated, "Consisting of four full tracks and three shorter movements, the album easily moves between experimental arrangements, meaningful lyricism and distressed interludes."[11] Sean Barry of *[Consequence](/source/Consequence_(publication))* commented that "Even with misgivings about the lack of length and focus, this mini-LP makes fairly clear that Adult Jazz are in a transitional state."[12] Marcy Donelson of [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic) stated, "Like their debut, *Earrings Off!* is made up of uncompromising stuff that may take some adjusting to, but willing ears will find articulate, distinctive musicality that rewards repeat listens."[13] Kevin Lozano of *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))* commented that "They've learned how to create hooks without sacrificing from their outré sounds."[14]

## Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.[1]

- Harry Burgess – music
- Tom Howe – music, production
- Tim Slater – music
- Steven Wells – music
- Samuel Travis – cello (6), art direction, design
- Ben Baptie – mixing
- [Mandy Parnell](/source/Mandy_Parnell) – mastering

## References

1. Adult Jazz (2016). *Earrings Off!* (CD booklet). [Tri Angle](/source/Tri_Angle_(record_label))

1. ["Earrings Off! by Adult Jazz"](https://www.metacritic.com/music/earrings-off!/adult-jazz). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. Retrieved 16 August 2025.

1. Pearce, James. ["Adult Jazz"](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/adult-jazz-mn0003270019). *[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)*. Retrieved 16 August 2025.

1. Redfern, Mark (23 January 2017). ["2016 Artist Survey: Harry Burgess of Adult Jazz"](https://www.undertheradarmag.com/interviews/2016_artist_survey_harry_burgess_of_adult_jazz/). *[Under the Radar](/source/Under_the_Radar_(magazine))*. Retrieved 16 August 2025.

1. DeVille, Chris (4 April 2016). ["Adult Jazz – "Eggshell" Video"](https://www.stereogum.com/1869182/adult-jazz-eggshell/news/). *[Stereogum](/source/Stereogum)*. Retrieved 16 August 2025.

1. Roberts, Christopher (3 May 2016). ["Watch: Adult Jazz - "Earrings Off!" Video"](https://www.undertheradarmag.com/news/watch_adult_jazz_-_earrings_off_video). *[Under the Radar](/source/Under_the_Radar_(magazine))*. Retrieved 16 August 2025.

1. Claymore, Gabriela Tully (3 May 2016). ["Adult Jazz – "Earrings Off!" Video"](https://www.stereogum.com/1874855/adult-jazz-earrings-off-video/music/). *[Stereogum](/source/Stereogum)*. Retrieved 16 August 2025.

1. Roberts, Christopher (14 June 2016). ["Watch/Listen: Adult Jazz Share "Pumped From Above" Video and Jenny Hval Remix of "Earrings Off!""](https://www.undertheradarmag.com/news/watch_listen_adult_jazz_share_pumped_from_above_video_and_jenny_hval_remix_). *[Under the Radar](/source/Under_the_Radar_(magazine))*. Retrieved 16 August 2025.

1. Sodomsky, Sam (10 June 2016). ["Adult Jazz: "Earrings Off! (Jenny Hval Remix)" Track Review"](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/18352-adult-jazz-earrings-off-jenny-hval-remix/). *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))*. Retrieved 16 August 2025.

1. Rettig, James (10 June 2016). ["Adult Jazz – "Earrings Off! (Jenny Hval Remix)""](https://www.stereogum.com/1882148/adult-jazz-earrings-off-jenny-hval-remix/music/). *[Stereogum](/source/Stereogum)*. Retrieved 16 August 2025.

1. Hampson, Ashley (18 May 2016). ["Adult Jazz"](http://exclaim.ca/music/article/adult_jazz-earrings_off). *[Exclaim!](/source/Exclaim!)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160522213314/http://exclaim.ca/music/article/adult_jazz-earrings_off) 22 May 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 16 August 2025.

1. Barry, Sean (20 May 2016). ["Adult Jazz – Earrings Off!"](https://consequence.net/2016/05/album-review-adult-jazz-earrings-off/). *[Consequence](/source/Consequence_(publication))*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160721191924/http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/05/album-review-adult-jazz-earrings-off/) 21 July 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 16 August 2025.

1. Donelson, Marcy. ["Earrings Off! - Adult Jazz"](https://www.allmusic.com/album/earrings-off%21-mw0002937569). *[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)*. Retrieved 16 August 2025.

1. Lozano, Kevin (26 May 2016). ["Adult Jazz: Earrings Off!"](http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/21936-earrings-off/). *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160731093348/http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/21936-earrings-off/) 31 July 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 16 August 2025.

## Further reading

- ["Adult Jazz - "Eggshell" (Singles Going Steady)"](http://www.popmatters.com/post/adult-jazz-eggshell-singles-going-steady/). *[PopMatters](/source/PopMatters)*. 12 April 2016. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160613201336/http://www.popmatters.com/post/adult-jazz-eggshell-singles-going-steady/) 13 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine.

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