Poppy - Negative Spaces ALBUM REVIEW

[@BigOwl51]

Expecting poppy to stay in character forever is like expecting joji to wear the pink guy suit while he sings glimpse of us

[@ZachBobBob]

I would love to see that

[@akinotreal]

Ngl he would probably do it for the funsies eventually

[@djandjb1]

He would be a fool not to do that now, he could put his grandkids through college if he did this one humanitarian act.

[@pizzach666]

Put the suit on Frank

[@mundain8818]

the thing is alot of people see poppy as a character, when its literally just a part of her that’s amplified and exaggerated

[@jarjar1715]

Anthony wearing the “not-so yellow flannel”

[@BigOwl51]

James Blake is r&b for people who hate r&b

[@plodaerte]

with the negative space

[@Sigurdur5]

You're right, dude from the let's argue that just got uploaded

[@simp_enrager7202]

erm...it's dark yellow acthually 🤓

[@Guy_ManLol]

Phew, almost formed an opinion

[@sammykane5967]

So real. I love this album though

[@philipmatthewdisalvo5207]

Can’t wait for Brian Garris to feature on a Poppy song called “Suffocate 2”

[@joanriera99]

I can see Brian Garris featuring in center's falling out, as a future new version very very viable

[@oaktowndimond668]

​@joanriera99 I bet he'll come out on stage with her at some point to duet the song.

[@py16667]

*Professional yapper Brian Garris

[@Law0fRevenge]

Watch Brian Garris quit Knocked Loose to become lead singer of Poppy

[@oaktowndimond668]

@@Law0fRevenge "Hi, I'm Bryan!" lol!

[@mikeginger7077]

This is such a comeback for her. Love this album so much.

[@Porcuspine360]

Lollll you must love slipknot too💀

[@異常P]

@@Porcuspine360what’s wrong with slipknot

[@c45hmedia]

Don't call it a comeback... she's been here for years!

[@beehay0076]

It’s a solid 8 for me

[@Porcuspine360]

@@beehay0076 lolllll get a grip

[@nikkih6508]

Someone mentioning EAT makes me so happy, the EP has her best music imo and I say that as someone who has been a fan of hers since Am I A Girl

[@b_m_4_3]

No negatives in these spaces

[@bobair2]

Yes this album has zero bad tracks.

[@popsarg]

At this point Poppy has two different careers: Dark hair Poppy with all the metal stuff and no gimmicks and robot blonde Poppy who's all gimmicks and it's present on her newest show Improbably Poppy. It's amazing how she has two personas she embodies depending on what she wants to do in terms of aesthetics, music and her personality.

[@Andromeda-lo6lf]

a compromise between her old and new fandom had to be made and I'm glad this was her approach

[@arvaakuka8568]

The new Poppy is still inherently based on gimmicks. Her whole genre is a gimmick really.

[@van1ll4]

I'm afraid this type of contradiction make lots of people confused

[@djandjb1]

@@arvaakuka8568Yea I agree, Poppy is just awful. Poppy? More like Poopy, right bro?

[@arvaakuka8568]

@@djandjb1 Hell yeah man

[@ajgvulture8929]

I feel like in the massive minority but I loved Zig.

[@SongwritingDeconstructed]

I loved it too, but AntFant is not a particularly big fan of HEALTH, which is what that album gives me vibes of in a lot of places (with a a dark pop sheen), so I'm not surprised he wasn't into it. Weak songwriting tho? Linger is one of the best tracks she's done

[@KopfTrommel]

Zig was my second favorite album behind I Disagree (until this album). I thought it was a great dark pop album.

[@Stranger-zh1os]

Same! I think its the best out of her 3 "pop" albums but I can see why others dont like it.

[@bobair2]

I too love Zig !

[@bshell1731]

Same. I didn't even have an inkling that others would think it's weak. Ones and zeros kills me.

[@dmndxdave]

SILENT PLANET MENTIONED

[@davidgood1205]

I know! I was surprised

[@legendarywolfmn]

WHAT

[@BendyDH]

Best band in modern metalcore hands down

[@dietcokechamp]

my jaw dropped LOL

[@str1897]

I love slnt plnt but this was so random and innacurate

[@nohbuddy1]

6:05 She's made some whacky Adult Swim like show for something called Veeps called I'm Probably Poppy where she still does the character and some original music

[@jessiehoolahoopsmcgee]

*Improbably, not I'm probably

[@Motley14]

I feel like I'm the only person who liked Zig lol. I don't mind metal, but I just think I lean toward industrial pop more -- so Zig was largely a big success for me. Not surprising that Crystallized and Push Go are my favorites on Negative Spaces. I would've liked at least one more standard pop-type song on NS in addition to Crystallized. And Hey There should've been a full song and not just an interlude-type track. I do miss her being a little more silly and irreverent from past albums too

[@suhbrly]

NO I LOVE ZIG💔💔

[@Stringer13ell]

I don't care about your feelings

[@dyce3754]

@@Stringer13ellthat is how the entire world feels about you cuck

[@W1LDFIRE]

zig was soo good, my fav poppy album til this came out

[@chayo4537]

You're not the only one. I love that album too. This album reminds me of zig and flux combined 😊

[@fa2lemuelm2]

Love Poppy's commitment to her new direction

[@Porcuspine360]

Nithony Ggertano

[@cryptiddy]

@@Porcuspine360 crackthony ertano

[@koffibeen3818]

She's started experimenting with metal 6 years ago it's not new lol

[@Porcuspine360]

@@cryptiddy 😂😂😂😂

[@Porcuspine360]

@@cryptiddy fathony ggotano

[@jaybee666]

At 0:19, when he said Poppy like that, I knew he loved the album🤣

[@panasonic_youth]

How so?

[@bethwood7091]

You calling her Moriah is so funny for some reason

[@oaktowndimond668]

I don't think she has a problem with her birth name. Anthony and Poppy actually know each other right?

[@disnickthingz5408]

@@oaktowndimond668they've met like once that's it

[@popsarg]

​@@oaktowndimond668It's kinda weird cause Poppy said not even her closest relatives call her "Moriah". Even when she parted ways with Titanic he never once called her that lol.

[@DianaMirror]

​@@popsargThat's because Poppy is the actual nickname given to her lol

[@dawnieedreams]

idk its not really funny to me like... she goes by a stage name for a reason, just because we know her real name doesnt mean we have permission to call her that. no one calls Lady Gaga "Stefani" or Chappell Roan "Kayleigh", so calling Poppy "Moriah" is just... strange

[@dissonantpulse]

We live in a world where Poppy dropped a better album than Linkin Park

[@grahamdowney5550]

Not that surprising considering that they haven't made a great album in over a decade, and now they're doing it without Chester

[@Alsyoutubeaccount]

Idk why this is surprising. Poppy is good.

[@ireallydontcareabouthandles]

Appreciating the Katatonia pic. Choice band.

[@posteveryside-beatsnews]

Unironically too

[@Aduder999]

I tried listening to the new Linkin Park last night. I agree with the melon. Not great.

[@notorious.a.r.i.]

idc what anyone say Zig was one of my favorites of last year

[@suhbrly]

literally

[@rockibirch4477]

It's my favourite Poppy release

[@krystalxevette]

it took a little while for some of the songs to grow on me, but i genuinely love the album. though it’s not her best, i feel like it doesn’t deserve the hate it gets

[@inouekale]

It took me a couple of listens, but it became one of my favorites. Not her best, but it doesn't deserve the hate it gets.

[@DatDustyy]

The way 1s and 0s is her second best song

[@bryantmcdougal6953]

We love poppy. This how you combine metal and pop without being sleep token

[@Thiagoo662]

Poppy has a soul at least, Sleep Token is chat gpt music

[@miserirken]

The time has come? Are people finally opening their eyes and seeing Sneed Token for what they are? Nature is finally healing.

[@cammorey0331]

Consider being a normal person?

[@MrSquishy0]

All my homies hate 😴 Token

[@southerntrendkill4889]

This album is good, but Sleep Token is amazing. Enough with the cliche anti Sleep Token nonsense

[@soocccermommy1326]

Halo is insanely good and beautiful

[@guin705]

Huge surprise given how you've felt about the last few albums and the singles for this one.

[@MasterMemo]

How do you mean?

[@socialswine3656]

@@MasterMemolukewarm reaction to a lot of the singles in his weekly track roundup videos

[@DeezFragrances]

Hes a lukewarm kinda guy

[@austinhill9814]

is a 7 not lukewarm territory

[@Temetsuka]

@@austinhill9814 No, thats good

[@dyce3754]

leaving an abuser is not a falling out i guess potentially but i don't like that wording because it absolves titanic of his disgusting actions

[@HotWaxGuzzler]

I'm such a huge fan of Silent Planet so you hit the nail on the head there. Absolutely adore this record its heavy in my rotation now.

[@tannertannertanner]

This score is such a pleasant surprise. Poppy has been putting in the work I hope she gets more and more flowers forever.

[@rockibirch4477]

I'm a new fan, getting into most of Poppy's music retroactively. This album wasn't my style (except for Crystallised & Push Go), but her previous release Zig has proven to be my favourite, and I will hold it close to my heart and protect it against all the hate! 🥺 ...except for the song 'Zig' itself.

[@chadrandazzo2305]

9 for me. I honestly thought that after saying "meh" to the first 3 singles, you would have given it 5 or 6. Poppy is so fkn badassss

[@NicoleyCupcakes]

Agreed ❤

[@rainydays0265]

Pleasantly surprised by the 7/10

[@renzo_kookin4208]

Right? Now you can feel good about liking the album since your melon daddy validated your thoughts first. Good bot.

[@SwordSaint27]

Good bot

[@qsanchez95]

"this is the worst piece of trash I've ever listened to in my life and the fact that it was released at all is offensive to the music industry at large" light 7

[@AlexanderJoneshttps]

I never heard of her till Negative Spaces I throught she was a mainstream pop artist

[@keiracoven]

It's like a 9 for me but fair enough. Was hoping you'd like it more but honestly for this genre of metalcore this might as well be a 10 from Melon.

[@theopinson3851]

Anthony doesn’t actually like music. A 7 is a high compliment from him. 😂

[@down1tone]

He only likes meloncore

[@bRkNrNbw]

Man, I LOVED the Zig album. Industrial pop is my jam. I do like this album too but a couple tracks move closer to bland hard rock radio territory. still a good album though.

[@chayo4537]

This album is zig and flux mixed together which creates liminal/negative spaces

[@energyismygame]

@@chayo4537more of i disagree + flux

[@Bumblybean33]

I completely agree that a lot of the songs on this album feel a bit like “industry standard” heavy metal. Her personality just doesn’t seem to shine on this album like it did on previous ones. The unique feel of zig is what made me love it even if it wasn’t generally received well. I still enjoy negative spaces but it’s definitely a different feel

[@jordansimonis7247]

Spiritbox mentioned! Courtney will love this!

[@arthurpizza]

"I Disagree" is my favorite of her work. It really had a cinematic vibe at times. I need to get "Negative Spaces" more spins.

[@brandon_png9743]

Flux is my favorite release from her so far, can't wait to dive into this album soon

[@Stringer13ell]

I'd just listen to it

[@jessiehoolahoopsmcgee]

What're you waiting for??

[@stxriesunfold]

How could you call halo one of the weaker tracks, halo is BEAUTIFUL. Poppy is an incredible lyricist and the way she sings on that track is heavenly. I really like when poppy toys with this kinda sound like on don't go outside and never find my place. Starts off kinda melancholic and builds up to a more energetic sound or in halo's case, a bit more layered. Her album closers always eat

[@chayo4537]

Its one of her best. Its a great song.

[@soocccermommy1326]

Yeah all her album closers are insane and ones of my favourites, even “pop music”

[@demonipo]

I would never expect Poppy to have a top 5 album for me, but this negative spaces is competing for my top 10 of all time. I'm looping this every day since it released I love it!

[@JV-ws9yd]

this is her best album, couldn't be happier with it

[@alxaf]

Strong and influential modern metal record with a lot of 2000's sounds, this is top tier Poppy!

[@Pedalbored]

I love this album. She does great metal, pop, and shoegaze. Nothing feels jarring or out of place on the albums pacing. She’s great and I’m glad she’s gaining a following! Saw her twice last year. I’m going to see her again on this new tour!

[@ehrtdaz7186]

The album is pretty good, but some people have been talking about it as if it's one of the best things since sliced bread.

[@RazielRodriguezz]

I really enjoyed this album it really brought me back to why I fell in love with her music. Crazy melon didn’t like Vital much It’s one of my favorites

[@kr0nekxg347]

negative spaces did something to me!

[@Ísisイシス]

What do you mean poppy havent done videos like the old poppy for a while now??? She literally made promo videos for this album acting eyrie like old poppy

[@Alsyoutubeaccount]

Idk where the videos are but I don’t see anything like old poppy on her KZbin page. White background, absurd robotic dialogue. Just her staring into a camera while her new music plays isn’t the same thing.

[@GarryLarryBarry]

​@Alsyoutubeaccount It's not on youtube, it's on something called Veeps. (????)

[@JimJansen91]

@@Alsyoutubeaccount I thin they mean Improbably Poppy, There's one episode on KZbin.

[@michallebel8778]

This guy never does research... thats why his politics are trash

[@someguyfromgoogle1481]

@@michallebel8778 politics?

[@theenthusiast9708]

So excited to see Jordan work with a new metal artist finally. Poppy and her early chenanigans were great, totally gonna check it out now. Thanks for reviewing this album!

[@petteydadon]

Been listening to this album since I found out about it two days ago. I’ve been a fan of her since her KZbin start

[@TPDPod]

It's clear that her guest feature on KL's "Suffocate" opened up the creative "spaces" for her to drop something as unrelenting and concussive as "The Center's Falling Out"

[@oaktowndimond668]

It helped that she had Stevis Harrison from The Chariot sitting next to her in the studio.

[@humanitarianpetoeev3163]

I can't believe he actually compared poppy to Deftones and he means it positively

[@chayo4537]

Well she did it right! 😂 👏

[@ittay123]

Hello! I really enjoy your reviews, but.. there is an aspect that bothers me a bit. This is just my personal perspective on it, I hope it's taken the right way. I think its fair criticism. I feel like there's an important element often overlooked - the deeper context behind the music, particularly the themes and messages conveyed through lyrics. For instance, in this case and in the Halsey review, we're dealing with artists who bare their souls about deeply personal struggles. Poppy here is incredibly sincere and straight forword, uncharacteristically so, candidly discussing her tendency towards conflict and negativity, along with its emotional toll; Halsey shared her experience facing life-threatening illness. I saw very little emphasis or attention to these themes (other than the atmosphere the music brings as a whole). I feel like video music critics tend to focus heavily on public aspects - chart performance, public image, marketing - while missing the artistic substance. A comprehensive music review could explore how successfully artists convey their intended messages and emotions through both music AND lyrics. Albums exist to convey ideas, and adressing lyrics only when they either suck or are outstanding is ignoring the intention behind the art. Art criticism is at its best when it delves beyond surface-level observations... and for that to happen you gotta explore into the lyrics, so we get more than whether a critic liked the vibes the music/lyrics are giving. Again, I really like your reviews - this is just something I personally find interesting and would love to see more of in music criticism in general

[@chayo4537]

I agree. Lyrics and the stories behind them are very important. I'm not one of those people who ONLY cares about production and could careless about the world building in regards to the lyricism. I want the whole thing. And poppy delivers that

[@kylefoley6745]

As someone who only knew Poppy based off those weird KZbin videos a while back, you did a great job explaining the trajectory of her career and a feel like I know her so much better!

[@ontopofitnews]

I avoided the singles waiting to hear the album as a whole.... and was blown away, 10x the album I was expecting, really loved this one.

[@Godspeace21]

Was introduced to Poppy through the song I Disagree that NXT used for someone's opening at a PPV show, love that she's only gotten heavier since.

[@OneShotdeathCrew]

I feel like calling her Mariah is cringe, this is a Poppy album. Most artist don't like their name being used when you aren't in their day to day life.

[@oaktowndimond668]

Does he call lady gaga stefani germanotta? Dude meets Poppy in person like a decade ago ONCE and he's now like her BFF or something. LOL!

[@rhymeswithwitches]

Her artist name is Poppy, you don’t know Moriah. It’s like calling Lady Gaga “Stefanie” or Chappell Roan “Kayleigh”. Be respectful.

[@Rustoization]

Dont talk to me unless its about Poppy

[@dawidvanstraaten]

It's a great album, better than 99% of the shit Fantino rates higher.

[@mrd5024]

Poppy's cover of My Kind of Woman is still on my daily playlist

[@thefrogger6507]

Imo the overload of grr guitars-epic chorus songs brought the album down but it dips into various genres and vibes enough to sustain itself and it fits really well into Poppy's sort of chaotic niche. Also her vocals have REALLY gotten good on this album

[@Dohregard]

I Disagree will forever be my favorite of her albums and I disagree that it wasn't a valid metal album. The metal scene needs more shoe horn, SOAD and Mr Bungle and bands like that are what is missing from the modern scene and Poppy could have filled that niche.

[@SquishTheNinja]

While thats a pretty cohesive review, I disagree with a few points. It's weird to say "its been a long time since she made the type of youtube content she was once known for" when she *just* released her webseries 'Improbably Poppy' a couple of weeks before Negative Spaces came out, which is basically Poppy's old youtube style but with a bigger budget. I also wouldn't say that she is completely moving into only the metal space now, with her pop based Improbably Poppy e.p. coming out next year and like you mentioned, her last album was dark pop / fashion electronica. I *love* Poppy's metal stuff, and I love 'I Disagree', 'Eat' and 'Negative Spaces', but one of the best things about Poppy as an artist is the way she unapologetically moves through different genres and puts her spin on them, often incorporating multiple genres. Calling her just a metal artist, while I am glad she is being accepted into the metal space, I feel diminishes who she is as an artist. Also, this is personal opinion but Vital, Negative Spaces and Halo are some of my favourite tracks on the record.

[@bp-yo4nh]

That opening track reminds me of Korn so much I can hear Jonathan Davis singing the chorus.

[@nathanwakeman3138]

Anthony I see you wearing the "Ack Ag" shirt under that flannel

[@pcwildcat]

Love Ack Ag. One of the most provocative yet sincere underground outfits in the opera pop metal scene right now.

[@noahclark2518]

I loved the album. I’d give it a 9/10. I can’t stop listening to it

[@jenniferfowler682]

It’s been such a fun ride with Poppy. I’ve been a fan of her music for about 4 years now and I’ve loved so much of her work because it is authentically her behind that microphone. She demonstrates a true artistry from her fashion, her videos, her song writing, and her choice of collaborators. She’s willing to put herself wholeheartedly in a genre of music that that has been historically harsh, obnoxiously snobby, and disrespectful of women who dare enter their headphones. It takes guts to go out there again, and again, and again - and she still kicks ass. I’m loving this album - it’s on repeat. But again, I’ve loved so much of her work because it’s just good effing music.

[@DuckmanDrake909]

Such a good album, her metal vocals sound even more improved

[@unleashedbread6146]

8/10 for me, this whole cycle has really swept me up into her metal sound. I paid no attention to her stuff before Suffocate, but damn is that a great song.

[@ivaerz4977]

We want Poppy at home Poppy at home - 6:39

[@drhall343]

5:08 My cat at 3 in the morning.

[@SalemXIII]

The album has really grown on me the more I’ve listened to it. I agree the album definitely has some low points or tracks that feel unnecessary but the album as a whole is solid. Having two more synth focused tracks over some of the weaker songs would have taken it to the next level for me. I’ve always appreciated how she would blend different styles so I don’t think she should lose touch with that element.

[@alexandrehenri-bhargava2741]

Poppy + Jordan Fish + Stephen Harrison. How could it not be awesome. A rare instance where I agree with Fantano, except I’d give it 9/10

[@TheCamSays]

The album feels like a nice companion to I Disagree. Blunt, full of teeth and also blending pop elements with metal. I wasn’t so hot on her last record to this makes up for it. But I feel she does releases too often since Disagree. 2020 was Disagree, its deluxe reissue, a Christmas EP, an All The Things She Said cover and one of those Music To Do XYZ To albums. 2021 was the Eat NXT EP, a spare single and Flux. 2022 was the Stagger EP. 2023 was the Kittie Spit cover and Zig. This year has the Bad Omens and Knocked Loose collabs and this album. A lot of it good, but the material has appeared too often somewhat.

[@popsarg]

She has said before she would like to have an extensive discography like her favorite artists. She also tends to have her projects completed long before their official release. I believe she had done Zig about 1 year before the lead single, and during the album rollout she was already working on the next project.

[@chayo4537]

This album reminds of me of zig and flux meshed together which would be a zag of liminal spaces a.k.a negative spaces. But sonically it reminds me of i disagree and am i a girl?

[@chayo4537]

I love the fact she releases so much music 😂

[@mayathepsychiic]

building on popsarg's comment, i've read that it's because she basically doesn't take breaks. most artists would take the opportunity to turn off their music brain during promo and tour for their album, but she starts work on her next project while promo is ongoing. if she feels that's her natural rhythm and isn't working herself to death, then fair enough! having a lot of variety and a couple of stinkers here and there isn't such a bad thing if you're still making two good albums at the rate some artists can make one.

[@tylerhackner9731]

I really liked this album quite a bit

[@Rob_Cary]

Holy crap I actually agree with Fantano on something. If HIRIE didn't exist, Poppy would be my favorite female vocalist. What she brings to the table is rad.

[@Josiah_Cornett]

The novelty of Poppy doing metal might have worn off for YOU, but I didn’t even know she was still around until Knocked Loose released Suffocate! That BLEW my mind, and I’m still reeling from it. Lol

[@asterginete3812]

Amazing album. This is her best, so far

[@Slug-lov3er23]

5:07 Have you ever considered being the vocalist of a metal band??

[@AceHuman]

I'm very happy with this album. It's catchy and melodic, but Poppy's hardcore voice sells most of the tracks. Her passion is clear as day in those screams.

[@thebreakdownbarber]

I wanted to get mad at the comments about Zig because I loved a few of the songs on it so much but I gotta agree the rest did fall short. I’ll have to give this new one a listen with this stuff in mind.

[@00pium_kingvampstan]

This is such a good record I can’t lie, it’s easily one of my favorites on the year and a 8 or 9/10 for me. My favorite track is Vital…how dare you Anthony.

[@theopinson3851]

Agreed Vital is awesome…very heartfelt. I also liked Nothing because the breakdown honestly had some of her best screams and even some growls! Never heard her do that before.

[@ColmediaZe]

It's been awhile since i saw something so genuine and intentional. Ominous, hurt, irritated, hateful, and i love it. It's a 10 for me, cause basically I can't spot a flaw.

[@MrBlinky10101]

Good review Anthony. Your family gets to live another day 😊

[@stg_tmc]

Silent Planet mentioned ‼️

[@montgomeryharr30]

Funny you mention the redundancy of vital. I loved it. That is all!

[@sethtrostel7910]

i agree, this album was honestly pretty good and impressive compared to her previous projects

[@posteveryside-beatsnews]

"Pretty good" God damn you people are insanely hard to please

[@sethtrostel7910]

@posteveryside-beatsnews im just not a poppy fan, why act like this lmfao. im only a fan through my partner

[@indoorplant2392]

@@posteveryside-beatsnewslmaooo not everyone is a metal fan. Im more of a pop poppy fan but Scary Mask is still top 5 for me

[@unicornngoddess]

I do agree about a few tracks sounding a bit more generic and repetitive but I think each on their own is a good song and it’s just the fact that they’re in the album together. The production is still some of the best I’ve heard from her in a while and overall I think the album is incredible; no skip album for me

[@user-qj7ou8ok6n]

Fantastic album. We love poppy!

[@maxfli95]

solid 9/10 - Halo was great and a beautiful closer to this very varied, yet also focused album. but what about Crystalised? Track sounds like a synth banger to which a group of K-pop dancers to Rockette dance to - so weird but also epically catchy! More of this experimentation is needed for the rock and metal genre, and I'm here for this! Lets go Poppy!

[@awwwyeeh]

i definitely agree that some of the songs are too similar and a bit repetitive but i still love this album. most of the tracks are easy to listen and even dance to but theres a few kickers that are heavier and headbang-worthy. as a long time fan and HUGE enjoyer of the EAT ep im so glad poppy decided to go in this route with her music again🧘🧘🧘

[@jacobwilske5665]

5:15 god damn you hit the nail on the head with that one lol. I’m a huge Spiritbox and Silent Planet fan, didn’t know much about Poppy until this album and I’m vibing with it pretty hard

[@alexkenley1]

this is where you're wrong fantano

[@senatorcthulu1815]

With how you were rating the singles, i wasn't expecting a decent score, so I'm pleasantly surprised with the 7. I loved this album.

[@LADtoby]

Ive enjoyed ALOT of new music this year. But this was the first album i listened to and was genuinely surprised at how good it was. No filler at all. Crystallised is one of my fave songs of the year instantly

[@LuisSanchez-yv4ct]

Having Halo in least favorite is heartless. That shit put me to tears

[@oaktowndimond668]

Apparently Anthony doesn't get "sad girl" lyrics... Which is pretty much every track. How misogynistic of him!

[@mikerogers3203]

Halo is a fantastic closer and one of the best tunes on the record. Different strokes, and all that!

[@maximilianschott3827]

One thing I wish you touched upon is how mature Poppy’s delivery is on the album compared to previous releases. I have felt at times in the past the instrumentals carried some of her songs and that her voice merely complemented the songs…not on here. Her singing and delivery drives every song and I think she and this album deserve credit for that improvement.

[@maximilianschott3827]

Also I think the review is pretty fair but it’s an 8/10 minimum also vital is a banger idc…I get the point on nothing being a little redundant tho

[@spyrothedragon3983]

Good point, her screaming has gotten really good now too

[@thequillster]

Honestly this album came out at a great time as I was pretty dissatisfied with the new Linkin Park album but still wanted something with heavy yet melodic tunes, and Poppy delivered.

[@dannygbass]

Fuuck, didn't know she was working with Jordan on this album. Makes alot more sense now with the atmospheric samples and breakdowns, love it!

[@Crevy1467]

As a child of the nu metal era and growing up on Iowa from slipknot and early bring me the horizon albums, this record tickled such a sweet spot for me.

[@4uanC]

I was surprised at the dig against "vital". It actually turned out to be my favorite song on the album.

[@ExplosiveAction]

Glad to see the Dillinger ref, it was clearly there at times as it was teased on Flux

[@jthopkins]

Sorry Anthony, but Vital fucks hard. Arguably the best one on the record.

[@30FathomDave]

I didn't expect this album to make my personal top 10 list for 2024, but here we are. I think it's her best work to date.

[@thel0gcabinYT]

Considering this came out the same time as linkin parks comeback album, it handley outshined it & is infinitely more replayable.

[@spyrothedragon3983]

Sad but very true

[@shiningnightmare5616]

I feel like this album handles nostalgia with great measure of ideas that are moving forward Unlike Linkin Park's which sounds like not only it's stuck in the past, but also sounds like a fucked up caricature of it made by basically less committed people. Won't be surprised if this new iteration of the band will not last long.