Feed the Beast
by Kim Petras
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2023
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 86 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 86
  3. Negative: 15 out of 86
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  1. RobbyP
    Jun 23, 2023
    7
    I was about to write this off as a forgettable pastiche of eurobeat background music, but then "Minute" came on and elevated it into the green zone. I will be listening to that song often.
  2. AalexB
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    Certainly it is far away from her most innovative and experimental works (impossible to forget her iconic "Slut Pop" or "Turn the Light Off"), but "Feed the Beast" remains an enjoyable record, with some crazy dance bops.
  3. alxmng
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Nothing just kim mother petras finally serving her debut and also album of the year.
  4. feedtthebeast
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    With tracks like "uh oh", "King of Hearts" and "Alone", this album shines through as one of- if not- the best album of the year so far. The German house and R&B influences shine through extremely well on this album.
  5. yoloessaswag
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    "Feed The Beast" is typical album in Kim Petras’s vibe. In my opinion, it could be better, but actually it’s not that bad. Melody and lyrics of this album is the form which Petras uses in her music. Nothing new, that’s why I guess it’s not going to be high in charts.
    On the other hand, it has strong songs like title song, "King of Hearts", "uhoh" or "Sex Talk". "Minute" is interesting and    "Feed The Beast" is typical album in Kim Petras’s vibe. In my opinion, it could be better, but actually it’s not that bad. Melody and lyrics of this album is the form which Petras uses in her music. Nothing new, that’s why I guess it’s not going to be high in charts.
    On the other hand, it has strong songs like title song, "King of Hearts", "uhoh" or "Sex Talk". "Minute" is interesting and I enjoy it, but I think it’s one-day song.
    I expected something else, but final version of "Feed The Beast" it’s okay. Better than worse. One thing is, that my opinion people will forgot about this album soon.    … Expand
  6. jphiil
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The album doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it’s just fun pop music and it makes me feel good. I love u kim!
  7. PizzaMick
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This is definitely the album of the summer. Unapologetic, entertaining and bold. 'King of Hearts', 'uhoh', & 'Hit it From the Back' are pop gems meant to dance and sing your heart off. Kim doesn't deserve the targeting and hate she is getting.
  8. Manson_fan25
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    I went in expecting a terrible album after I had heard how awesome Problematique unreleased album was but this is a solid album, there are two songs I don’t like and that’s rare these days.
  9. elpanchoo
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Creo que el álbum es muy bueno, las canciones que ha sacado, han demostrado el talento que tiene Kim Petras en la industria musical. Además, es un disco de perfección pop el cual era muy necesario en estos tiempos donde el pop está en decadencia. Solo kim puede darnos una obra de arte, llena de cocales asombrosos y ritmos que nos hacen bailar, sean coherentes a la hora de criticar el álbumCreo que el álbum es muy bueno, las canciones que ha sacado, han demostrado el talento que tiene Kim Petras en la industria musical. Además, es un disco de perfección pop el cual era muy necesario en estos tiempos donde el pop está en decadencia. Solo kim puede darnos una obra de arte, llena de cocales asombrosos y ritmos que nos hacen bailar, sean coherentes a la hora de criticar el álbum y no se vayan por el lado del odio, ya que eso no funciona y deja mucho que desear de ustedes como personas con una opinión propia.… Expand
  10. PEDROMFR
    Jun 23, 2023
    6
    Despite its ambitious production, the project lacks uniqueness. At least now we know what is "the beast" uhm...
  11. Jedazion
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Kim Petras has entered an era where critics allow their personal biases and celebrity controversies to affect their reviews. A process that almost all successful popstars have had to undergo before reaching peak success.

    Kim has released an album with banging singles, and album tracks that could have easily been lead singles too. In a time where pure pop music as such is declining, Kim    Kim Petras has entered an era where critics allow their personal biases and celebrity controversies to affect their reviews. A process that almost all successful popstars have had to undergo before reaching peak success.

    Kim has released an album with banging singles, and album tracks that could have easily been lead singles too. In a time where pure pop music as such is declining, Kim has executed the job very well and brought back the excitement. Album standouts are definitely Alone, Uhoh and King of Hearts, but then again most of the other tracks will still be in generous rotation.    … Expand
  12. daveemcee
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    Kim Petra’s new album “Feed the Beast” is a nod to 90s and early aughts dance. It’s a great pop debut, nothing groundbreaking but a fun ride all the way through.
  13. nobukatsu37
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    pop perfection specially with some songs like minute king of hearts and bait (peak f dark pop) some people might critisize because the album might have song that are not very coherent with the concept but its great
  14. luixs_m28
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    I really love her voice and production in every song she releases. However I don't feel the album as good as others such as Turn off the light, therefore I'd give it a 8. There are so many bops like uhoh and King of Hearts.
  15. Vanitiez
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Ngl this album is so fun and the production is so good. No skip album just like Clarity was. Even tho personally i dont like Coconuts being on this album, doesnt fit the vibe. the rest is amazing.
  16. Queef
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    A very solid album which shows a different artist’s side while still holding into her dance-pop roots.

    “Coconuts” and “Unholy feel oddly added to the album adding a bit of disconnection. As a debut album she did very good, providing the “bangers”, the “sad songs” and whatever it’s in between. Definitely Feed the Beast will be a memorable Kim Petras Album wether it lived up to people’s    A very solid album which shows a different artist’s side while still holding into her dance-pop roots.

    “Coconuts” and “Unholy feel oddly added to the album adding a bit of disconnection.

    As a debut album she did very good, providing the “bangers”, the “sad songs” and whatever it’s in between. Definitely Feed the Beast will be a memorable Kim Petras Album wether it lived up to people’s expectations or not.    … Expand
  17. viniciussawate
    Jul 3, 2023
    6
    The German singer, currently living in the United States, grew up listening to German Techno, Italo Disco and French House and the fusion of these styles greatly influenced the sound of the album. During the last few years, Kim Petras has tried to get rid of the "promising singer to rise" label, but this work doesn't exactly help her to show her true personality or to define herself as anThe German singer, currently living in the United States, grew up listening to German Techno, Italo Disco and French House and the fusion of these styles greatly influenced the sound of the album. During the last few years, Kim Petras has tried to get rid of the "promising singer to rise" label, but this work doesn't exactly help her to show her true personality or to define herself as an artist, as it's full of generic songs that could belong to any current white pop singer like Ava Max, Rita Ora or Zara Larsson. Within “Feed the Beast” we find dancing and fun songs but as a whole we aren't facing a memorable work that will be part of the lists of the best of the year.… Expand
  18. Oscales
    Jun 23, 2023
    3
    Something just feels off like this album has no overarching theme at all, it’s messy. This record feels like (even though I hate saying it) selling out, with the recent chart success it’s such an obvious bit for major public attention than focusing on the music and letting the success come. I will give credit for including coconuts which is a great song. Also for the BANKS collab where,Something just feels off like this album has no overarching theme at all, it’s messy. This record feels like (even though I hate saying it) selling out, with the recent chart success it’s such an obvious bit for major public attention than focusing on the music and letting the success come. I will give credit for including coconuts which is a great song. Also for the BANKS collab where, Kim has pushed BANKS the experiment a bit compared to her usual style.… Expand
  19. Nobilis1984
    Jun 23, 2023
    3
    The Eurodance wave is long gone. Song after song a soulless and repetitive pounding. Whoever produced this is completely talentless.
    The singer herself was never good.
  20. JeremyFall
    Jun 25, 2023
    2
    So disappointing. The fact that she proudly says that this mediocre release is her debut album makes it even worse when we've listened to Clarity and the Turn Off The Lights projects and they're by far much better than whatever this is.
  21. imnotanymore
    Jun 24, 2023
    0
    Unfortunately, we’ve heard everything already somewhere. I agree with pitchfork. Teenage dream rejects.
  22. jimmynecco
    Jun 24, 2023
    3
    Parece um álbum de descarte das músicas da Ava Max. O que faz o álbum ser bom, porém, definitivamente não parece a Kim Petras em momento algum.
  23. xoGabexo
    Jun 23, 2023
    1
    Well… there was an attempt. Just generic and boring. Sam Smith saved the album streams.
  24. ikrafil
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    Whatever good there was in Kim’s artistry is diminished by her actively choosing to work with known predators and abusers (Lukasz Gottwald/Dr. Luke). She is as shallow and fake as this album is lackluster.
  25. Victorian1992
    Jun 26, 2023
    0
    It all sounds the same just really boring it's sad because she has a beautiful voice
  26. callmesinglair
    Jun 29, 2023
    0
    As much as Kim Petras was starting to seem like a promising artist, this album shows that she is incapable of escaping the basic pop sound of Dr. Luke's production. This entire album generally sounds like recycled pop music, similar to albums from the early 2010s such as 'Animal' by Kesha, and 'Teenage Dream' by Katy Perry. While that might not seem like a bad thing, it lacks the essenceAs much as Kim Petras was starting to seem like a promising artist, this album shows that she is incapable of escaping the basic pop sound of Dr. Luke's production. This entire album generally sounds like recycled pop music, similar to albums from the early 2010s such as 'Animal' by Kesha, and 'Teenage Dream' by Katy Perry. While that might not seem like a bad thing, it lacks the essence those albums have. 'Feed The Beast' really is just a soulless album built for radio play, and undoes all progress she's made towards becoming a real pop star.… Expand
  27. Spicy95
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    IGNORE ALL THE LOW RATINGS, DR LUKE PRODUCED SOME SONGS, GET OVER IT. This is an absolute banger of an album, this is POP music at its best. I just wish Kim had more promotion and exposure, she needs to get booked onto more things, she needs so much more exposure, this album has everything to be a major success but nobody will know it exists unless she gets exposure, promo and radio play,IGNORE ALL THE LOW RATINGS, DR LUKE PRODUCED SOME SONGS, GET OVER IT. This is an absolute banger of an album, this is POP music at its best. I just wish Kim had more promotion and exposure, she needs to get booked onto more things, she needs so much more exposure, this album has everything to be a major success but nobody will know it exists unless she gets exposure, promo and radio play, its almost like Republic want her to flop, yet they will sit there and scratch their head when it tanks. Its so frustrating. This album contains some absolute gems, definitely the best pop music album I've listened to in the past decade, look at the producer list and you'll know why it slaps. Keep up the good work Kim! 10/10!… Expand
  28. alphabeatdii
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    It may not be the most coherent album, but each song is a banger, the write is amazing and luckily we have ''Revelations'' and'' Hit it From the back'' out there! It would be amazing have ''Your Time to Cry'', ''Left my Body'' or even ''Somber''
  29. ksr91
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    really underrated album by ppl with using odd grudges to review against Kim.
  30. JRox420
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best albums I've heard this year. Kim really showed herself as a force to be reckoned with. Most people complaining about this record are mad about Dr. Luke's production credits, but he's only on a few tracks, and SO many other artists have and continue to work with him and don't get any hate so it's really not a valid point. The most important part of the record is the music,One of the best albums I've heard this year. Kim really showed herself as a force to be reckoned with. Most people complaining about this record are mad about Dr. Luke's production credits, but he's only on a few tracks, and SO many other artists have and continue to work with him and don't get any hate so it's really not a valid point. The most important part of the record is the music, not the controversy, and in that aspect, she delivers greatly with tight production and great vocals. Definitely the strongest pop record this year.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. AllMusic
    Jul 14, 2023
    80
    Also rife with a bubbly, '70s funk groove is "Coconuts," whose cheeky, double entendre lyrics not only celebrate Petras' Queer identity, but speak to the playfully flirty, tongue-in-cheek atmosphere she achieves throughout Feed the Beast.
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  2. Beats Per Minute
    Jun 26, 2023
    50
    With Feed The Beast she has neither progressed past that nor become a lost cause.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Jun 23, 2023
    60
    Of course, even the weaker songs have their dance-floor potential. Petras is, above all else, a pure fan of pop music and the feeling it exudes. But in chasing her new status as the type of pop star who has Top 40 potential, she abandoned the freakishly forward-thinking personality that built her a base to begin with. Here, the beast has been tamed.
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