Don't Feed the Pop Monster
by Broods
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Feb 1, 2019
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Under The Radar
    Feb 5, 2019
    70
    [A] satisfying effort.
  2. AllMusic
    Feb 11, 2019
    60
    At its best, Pop Monster injects plenty of fresh ideas into the Broods' repertoire, offering a handful of confident and polished gems that could have made for a stunning album if they had just sharpened their focus. Otherwise, lackluster inclusions that echo Lorde's sophomore shift dull the effort, which distracts from the excitement that occasionally shines through.
  3. Q Magazine
    Feb 6, 2019
    60
    The shift between styles can jar, but it's a move that give Broods' inoffensive formula a welcome burst of energy. [Mar 2019, p.112]
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  5. DIY Magazine
    Feb 5, 2019
    60
    Despite their identity being so closely interwoven with synth-pop, some of the more striking tracks here see Broods moving away from the keyboard, and reverting to more traditional instrumentation.
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    Feb 5, 2019
    60
    Though this record is as polished as anything they’ve done before, it somehow feels easier to break through the sheen, and get to the heart this time around.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. valitonj
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    While Broods has remained one of my favorite artists of all time, I’d be lying if I didn’t say that their discography didn’t have its extremeWhile Broods has remained one of my favorite artists of all time, I’d be lying if I didn’t say that their discography didn’t have its extreme highs and it’s not too good lows. But that just goes to show that this album is their most polished, well thought out, and cohesive pieces. I seriously enjoy this. Georgia’s unique and strong vocals with Caleb’s superb production, and the well executed song writing still impresses me to this day. (I actually have the album art tattooed on me)
    I really don’t know what else to say besides that there isn’t a bad song on this album. But my favorites have to be “Too Proud”, “Falling Apart” and “Hospitalized”    … Full Review »
  2. daniellexo
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This album front to back is outstanding. I heard peach listening to a “radio” on Spotify and immediately felt inclined to listen to the restThis album front to back is outstanding. I heard peach listening to a “radio” on Spotify and immediately felt inclined to listen to the rest of the album. The song ‘Too proud’ is arranged beautifully and you really get to hear Calebs vocals come to life. Loved it.… Full Review »
  3. memorylapse
    Mar 21, 2019
    10
    Liked their first album, hated the second but this one totally surprised me. Don't believe the reviews, this is the best pop album of thisLiked their first album, hated the second but this one totally surprised me. Don't believe the reviews, this is the best pop album of this year so far. Original, fresh, catchy, addictive and with a mind blowing production (especially in To Belong. What a killer track.). This deserves the same acclaim albums like Melodrama and Masseduction received. Every track is a experience. No fillers (except Too Proud).… Full Review »
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