| Straight Line Was a Lie | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 29 August 2025 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 43:42 | |||
| Label | Anti- | |||
| The Beths chronology | ||||
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Straight Line Was a Lie is the fourth studio album by the New Zealand indie rock band the Beths. The album was released on 29 August 2025 through Anti- and received positive reviews.
All tracks are written by Elizabeth Stokes and arranged by the Beths.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Straight Line Was a Lie" | 4:04 |
| 2. | "Mosquitoes" | 4:43 |
| 3. | "No Joy" | 3:17 |
| 4. | "Metal" | 4:43 |
| 5. | "Mother, Pray for Me" | 4:50 |
| 6. | "Til My Heart Stops" | 4:14 |
| 7. | "Take" | 3:56 |
| 8. | "Roundabout" | 4:23 |
| 9. | "Ark of the Covenant" | 4:22 |
| 10. | "Best Laid Plans" | 5:05 |
| Total length: | 43:42 | |
Credits are from the album's official Bandcamp page.
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA) | 83 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) | 5 |
| Scottish Albums (Official Charts) | 37 |
| UK Albums Sales (OCC) | 25 |
| UK Independent Albums (Official Charts) | 11 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard) | 19 |
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