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I Disagree

Poppy · 2020

35 min · 10 tracks · pop music

A chaotic blend of pop, metal, and industrial sounds that challenges genre boundaries while exploring themes of identity and resistance.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Disagree — The title track encapsulates the album's defiant spirit with its aggressive sound and biting lyrics that confront societal norms.
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    BLOODMONEY — This track combines sharp industrial beats with lyrical commentary on exploitation in the music industry, showcasing Poppy's unique perspective.
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    Concrete Start here — Opening the album with a frenetic energy, this song highlights Poppy's signature blend of pop melodies and heavy instrumentation, setting the tone for the rest of the record.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Poppy's 'I Disagree' blends genres with bold experimentation, showcasing strong craft and distinctiveness.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that features heavy guitar riffs and electronic elements, setting a chaotic tone.
  • Several songs incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as 'BLOODMONEY', which transitions from a melodic chorus to intense verses.
  • The final track ends with a slow fade-out, contrasting the frenetic energy of earlier songs and providing a sense of closure.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 intensity throughout listening
  • headphone detail hunting experience
  • cathartic release of frustration
  • short bursts of energy
  • consistently engaging track flow

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of slow tempos
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — This album challenges genre boundaries and represents a significant sonic departure.
Career context
By the time 'I Disagree' was released on January 10, 2020, Poppy had transitioned from her early days as a YouTube sensation to a serious artist. This album marked her second studio release, following her debut 'Poppy.Computer' in 2017, showcasing a deeper exploration into heavier musical territories and more personal themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Grimes· FKA twigs· Halsey

Tracklist

  • 1 Concrete Start here 3:20
  • 2 I Disagree 3:13
  • 3 BLOODMONEY 3:02
  • 4 Anything Like Me 3:19
  • 5 Fill the Crown 3:32
  • 6 Nothing I Need 2:49
  • 7 Sit / Stay 3:54
  • 8 Bite Your Teeth 2:42
  • 9 Sick of the Sun 3:11
  • 10 Don’t Go Outside 6:12

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