Top tracks — play these first
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In a Minute Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Am I a Girl? — The title track serves as a manifesto of sorts, merging introspective lyrics with a catchy hook that encapsulates the album's central theme of questioning identity.
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Play Destroy — This song combines heavy guitar riffs with pop melodies, exemplifying Poppy's unique blend of genres while addressing themes of destruction and rebirth.
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Time Is Up — The energetic beat and confrontational lyrics make this track a standout, illustrating the urgency of self-exploration in an increasingly complex world.
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Fashion After All — With its playful yet critical take on consumerism and beauty standards, this track cleverly intertwines commentary with infectious pop sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's eclectic sound and genre-blurring approach create a unique listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features abrupt shifts in style, with tracks moving from pop to metal and industrial influences within the same song.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements alongside traditional singing, creating a layered vocal texture.
- The use of contrasting dynamics is prevalent, with some songs starting softly before exploding into heavy instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful exploration of identity
- steady pacing with emotional peaks
- short tracks for quick engagement
- kaleidoscopic soundscapes to dissect
- earworm hooks for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek deep introspection and calm
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped solidify Poppy's place in the pop and metal scenes.
- Career context
- When 'Am I a Girl?' was released in October 2018, Poppy was transitioning from her viral internet persona to a serious music artist. This album followed her debut studio effort, 'Poppy.Computer,' and showcased her evolving sound with more experimental elements and a deeper exploration of themes surrounding femininity and identity.
Tracklist
- 1 In a Minute Start here 2:53
- 2 Fashion After All 3:23
- 3 Iconic 2:52
- 4 Chic Chick 2:54
- 5 + 0:47
- 6 Time Is Up 3:29
- 7 Aristocrat 3:21
- 8 Hard Feelings 3:39
- 9 Girls in Bikinis 2:25
- 10 The Rapture Ball 3:00
- 11 + 1:06
- 12 Am I a Girl? 3:37
- 13 Play Destroy 3:05
- 14 X 2:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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