Pop Trash
by Duran Duran
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. AllMusic
    40
    Some of the smooth, spacey ballads that were characteristic of their 1993 self-titled release show up here, but more often than not LeBon is lost in a swamp of over-production.
  2. CDNow
    60
    The pleasant surprise is that, after all the personnel changes, Duran Duran still has its characteristic sound and charisma...
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    There are ephemeral confectionary delights...and a general witlessness-
  5. HOB.com
    60
    Pop Trash plays out with a quiet, digestible ease that stays firmly grounded in the comfort zone they have managed to create for themselves.
  6. MTV.com
    20
    Most of the album is, in fact, pop trash.
  7. Q Magazine
    60
    Pop Trash proves to be far from embarrassing...
  8. Rolling Stone
    60
    The well-named Pop Trash shows off their jaded hooks and nasty wit; it's for fans only, but those of us who still crumple at the opening hiccups of "Hungry Like the Wolf" will be glad for another fix.
  9. Salon
    20
    A mediocre Britpop album.
  10. Wall of Sound
    72
    The disc's first single, "Someone Else Not Me," makes it clear that although the band often sticks to the same songwriting formula, there are still new melodies left to explore.

Awards & Rankings

65
#65 Most Discussed Album of 2000
78
#78 Most Shared Album of 2000

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. nomank
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This is from the warren era when duran duran was rockier filled with warren`s heavy and melodic guitar riffs. They need to bring him back,This is from the warren era when duran duran was rockier filled with warren`s heavy and melodic guitar riffs. They need to bring him back, After his departure, the songs are good but lack guitar work which suits their music.Duran duran is leaning more towards the bubble gum pop side these days. This album is very melodic and someone else, not me reminds me of the beatles.Some of the best tracks are playing with uranium, someone else, starting to remember,lady xanax,etc etc.… Full Review »
  2. dprkforum
    Nov 17, 2013
    8
    These were definitely the lean years for Duran Duran. From the commercially disastrous Medazzaland to this album, the band seemed all butThese were definitely the lean years for Duran Duran. From the commercially disastrous Medazzaland to this album, the band seemed all but forgotten, fragmented, and trying to find its way. However, they also did a lot of experimentation. It was odd, spacey and campy, but very listenable. Warren Cuccurullo's guitar shines in these albums, but LeBon's lyrics tend to be lost and sometimes does not really fit in some songs. The instrumentals tend to redeem those shortcomings. Good and under-rated album.… Full Review »
  3. MarkZ
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Best album of Le Bon of EVER since "So Red the Rose" by Arcadia. Duran Fans, step aside... that's the most melodic, indie, brave, Best album of Le Bon of EVER since "So Red the Rose" by Arcadia. Duran Fans, step aside... that's the most melodic, indie, brave, sincere album of his career. Each song is magic and it's a solid piece of a cosmic ensemble. In between Bono's "Pop" and late Bowie, here ut lies "Pop Trash"… Full Review »
See all user reviews »