The titular track “I Disagree” sounds like an angsty teen track on the surface, but the lyrics have more substance. In light of the #MetToo movement, Poppy confesses: “I disagree with the way you continue to pressure me / I disagree with the way you are failing to pleasure me.” Poppy is refusing to accept the status quo and demands better.

Billie Eilish’s influence in the middle section of the album is prevalent. In “BLOODMONEY”, Poppy whispers in an Eilish-like fashion before descending into raging screams. The distorted dubstep sounds and background laughter is akin to Eilish’s “You Should See Me In A Crown”. Of course, I Disagree is far heavier and angrier than When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? While Eilish’s music represents a generation, Poppy is settling into her edgy niche, creating music that will surely divide fans down the middle.

While many of the tracks see Poppy raging, “Fill The Crown” opens with a pep talk to her fans. Poppy with her sugar-sweet vocals declares: “You can be anyone you want to be / You can be free, you can be free / I believe you’re the one who’s meant for me / We can be free, just come with me.” The track then descends into screamo, with her backing vocalist chanting “Poison the family / Make the children cry.”

What is most unusual about Poppy’s new album is the fact it is so popular. Poppy is a twenty-odd-year-old singer who started out as a YouTuber turned fashion model. Hardcore screamo fans can’t take her seriously whereas pop fans may be put off by the random bursts of heavy metal.

There is clearly something we are missing given that Poppy has half a million monthly listeners on Spotify. A video of her repeating the phrase “I’m Poppy” for 10 minutes has been watched more than 23 million times and her channel has millions of subscribers.

Although Poppy’s new album is admirably alternative and is essentially America’s answer to BabyMetal, the nu-metal record lacks something. Still, there’s something about Poppy that people can’t seem to get enough of, and this quality is certainly not absent from I Disagree.

3/5

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Poppy, full name ‘Moriah Rose Pereira’ is an American singer-songwriter and fashion model whose music is a unique hybrid between bubblegum pop and heavy metal. She seamlessly merges genres and plays around with metal and electronic sounds, gaining her a reputation for keeping her fans on their toes.

Poppy’s 2018 record Am I A Girl received mixed reviews but was praised for its ability to “keep fans guessing” Poppy’s highly-anticipated third album is titled I Disagree. It is scheduled to be released January 10, 2020 and will see the singer exploring new angles.

Along with the news of the album’s release, Poppy has shared the titular track, “I Disagree.” The track plays with distorted, heavier guitars while Poppy sings in her signature pop princess style. You can listen to the bubblegum-pop-meets-heavy-metal new single here.

The post Poppy Shares Details of New Album With a Brand New Single appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

The titular track “I Disagree” sounds like an angsty teen track on the surface, but the lyrics have more substance. In light of the #MetToo movement, Poppy confesses: “I disagree with the way you continue to pressure me / I disagree with the way you are failing to pleasure me.” Poppy is refusing to accept the status quo and demands better.

Billie Eilish’s influence in the middle section of the album is prevalent. In “BLOODMONEY”, Poppy whispers in an Eilish-like fashion before descending into raging screams. The distorted dubstep sounds and background laughter is akin to Eilish’s “You Should See Me In A Crown”. Of course, I Disagree is far heavier and angrier than When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? While Eilish’s music represents a generation, Poppy is settling into her edgy niche, creating music that will surely divide fans down the middle.

While many of the tracks see Poppy raging, “Fill The Crown” opens with a pep talk to her fans. Poppy with her sugar-sweet vocals declares: “You can be anyone you want to be / You can be free, you can be free / I believe you’re the one who’s meant for me / We can be free, just come with me.” The track then descends into screamo, with her backing vocalist chanting “Poison the family / Make the children cry.”

What is most unusual about Poppy’s new album is the fact it is so popular. Poppy is a twenty-odd-year-old singer who started out as a YouTuber turned fashion model. Hardcore screamo fans can’t take her seriously whereas pop fans may be put off by the random bursts of heavy metal.

There is clearly something we are missing given that Poppy has half a million monthly listeners on Spotify. A video of her repeating the phrase “I’m Poppy” for 10 minutes has been watched more than 23 million times and her channel has millions of subscribers.

Although Poppy’s new album is admirably alternative and is essentially America’s answer to BabyMetal, the nu-metal record lacks something. Still, there’s something about Poppy that people can’t seem to get enough of, and this quality is certainly not absent from I Disagree.

3/5

The post Poppy’s “I Disagree” is Good, but Not Great appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Poppy, full name ‘Moriah Rose Pereira’ is an American singer-songwriter and fashion model whose music is a unique hybrid between bubblegum pop and heavy metal. She seamlessly merges genres and plays around with metal and electronic sounds, gaining her a reputation for keeping her fans on their toes.

Poppy’s 2018 record Am I A Girl received mixed reviews but was praised for its ability to “keep fans guessing” Poppy’s highly-anticipated third album is titled I Disagree. It is scheduled to be released January 10, 2020 and will see the singer exploring new angles.

Along with the news of the album’s release, Poppy has shared the titular track, “I Disagree.” The track plays with distorted, heavier guitars while Poppy sings in her signature pop princess style. You can listen to the bubblegum-pop-meets-heavy-metal new single here.

The post Poppy Shares Details of New Album With a Brand New Single appeared first on Hot Pop Today.