Pop Voodoo
Black Grape · 2017
50 min · 12 tracks · alternative dance
Eclectic rhythms and irreverent lyrics collide in a vibrant exploration of modern life and its absurdities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Set the Grass on Fire — This track epitomizes the album's playful yet confrontational tone, blending infectious melodies with biting lyrics that critique societal norms.
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Money Burns — With its driving beat and sharp commentary on consumerism, this song encapsulates the sense of urgency and rebellion present throughout the album.
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Pop Voodoo — The title track serves as a manifesto of sorts, weaving together themes of identity and cultural commentary that reflect the band's ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases eclectic rhythms and engaging lyrics but lacks strong cohesion throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a playful tone before transitioning into a series of mid-tempo songs.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response sections, creating an interactive feel.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 irreverence throughout tracks
- vibrant exploration of absurdity
- short bursts of energy
- late-night party atmosphere
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek straightforward, serious themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Pop Voodoo is Black Grape's first album in over two decades, following their breakthrough debut, It's Great When You're Straight... Yeah! in 1995. The band reformed with original members after a hiatus, marking a significant return to the music scene amidst changing dynamics in British rock and pop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Happy Mondays· The Chemical Brothers· Primal Scream
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everything You Know Is Wrong - Intro 4:30
- 2 Nine Lives 4:22
- 3 Set the Grass on Fire 3:18
- 4 Whiskey, Wine and Ham 3:45
- 5 Money Burns 5:22
- 6 String Theory 3:16
- 7 Pop Voodoo 4:25
- 8 I Wanna Be Like You 4:04
- 9 Sugar Money 4:31
- 10 Shame 4:29
- 11 Losing Sleep 3:35
- 12 Young and Dumb 4:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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