Top tracks — play these first
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Flux Start here — The title track serves as a sonic manifesto for the album, merging heavy industrial elements with ethereal pop hooks that encapsulate Poppy's unique aesthetic.
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Hysteria — This track stands out with its driving beat and emotional intensity, presenting a vivid exploration of inner turmoil through sharp lyrics and powerful instrumentation.
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Lessen the Damage — With its concise structure and impactful message, this song distills the album's themes into a punchy anthem about resilience and coping mechanisms.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong writing and production but has uneven pacing and thematic cohesion.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Hysteria', which shifts from a slow build to an intense climax.
- The lyrics often explore themes of self-reflection and emotional struggle, with lines that are delivered in varying vocal styles across tracks.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- steady flow with emotional peaks
- kaleidoscopic soundscapes to explore
- short tracks for quick sessions
- reflective moments that invite thought
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid cohesive listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows Poppy's continued evolution and mainstream appeal after earlier experimental work.
- Career context
- Released on September 24, 2021, Flux is Poppy's third studio album, following the experimental I Disagree from 2020. This album marks her continued evolution as an artist, exploring deeper themes while maintaining her eclectic sound that blends pop, metal, and industrial influences.
Tracklist
- 1 Flux Start here 5:00
- 2 Lessen the Damage 2:21
- 3 So Mean 2:56
- 4 On the Level 3:25
- 5 Hysteria 4:20
- 6 Her 2:08
- 7 Bloom 3:50
- 8 As Strange as It Seems 4:05
- 9 Never Find My Place 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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