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Despite finding the New Zealand pair in full creative control of their artistic vision, Don't Feed the Pop Monster is an uneven third outing from sibling duo Broods. Less intense or immediate than their first two efforts, Pop Monster abandons the chilly synth droning of those albums in favor of brighter, warmer textures. Thawed out and energized, Georgia and Caleb Nott present a collection of agreeable indie pop that sometimes thrills but, more often than not, just provides base comfort that puts them in unmemorable limbo. As with Conscious and Evergreen, the singles are the best of the bunch, and an album's worth of "Peach" and "Hospitalized" would have been welcome. Other standouts -- such as the yearning "To Belong" and the chipper "Everything Goes (Wow)" -- prevent the album from slipping too far into precious oblivion; however, it's the abundance of delicate and sometimes detached moments (like "Why Do You Believe Me?" and "Falling Apart") that slow the pacing of Pop Monster. Elsewhere, incongruous inclusions hint at exciting possibilities for the future (the Interpol-esque guitars on "Dust" and the jarring homage to early-era Garbage "Old Dog") but disrupt the flow and mood of the neighboring songs. At its best, Pop Monster injects plenty of fresh ideas into the Broods' repertoire, offering a handful of confident and polished gems that could have made for a stunning album if they had just sharpened their focus. Otherwise, lackluster inclusions that echo Lorde's sophomore shift dull the effort, which distracts from the excitement that occasionally shines through.
© Neil Z. Yeung /TiVo
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Mark Rankin, Mixer - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Broods, MainArtist - Georgia Nott, Writer - Caleb Nott, Writer - Thommy Schleiter, Producer, Engineer, Writer
© 2019 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States, excluding Australia and New Zealand. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2018 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Mark Rankin, Mixer, Engineer - Svante Halldin, Writer - Jakob Hazell, Writer - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Broods, MainArtist - Georgia Nott, Writer - Caleb Nott, Writer - Jack & Coke, Producer
© 2019 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States, excluding Australia and New Zealand. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2018 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Mark Rankin, Mixer - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Broods, MainArtist - Georgia Nott, Writer - Caleb Nott, Writer - Thommy Schleiter, Producer, Engineer, Writer
© 2019 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States, excluding Australia and New Zealand. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2018 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Nate Campany, Producer, Writer - Mark Rankin, Mixer - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Kyle Shearer, Producer, Writer - Broods, MainArtist - Georgia Nott, Writer - Caleb Nott, Producer, Writer - Alex Wildwood, Engineer
© 2019 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States, excluding Australia and New Zealand. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2018 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Mark Rankin, Mixer - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Broods, MainArtist - Georgia Nott, Writer - Caleb Nott, Writer - Leroy Clampitt, Producer, Engineer, Writer
© 2019 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States, excluding Australia and New Zealand. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2018 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Mark Rankin, Mixer - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Broods, MainArtist - Georgia Nott, Writer - Caleb Nott, Writer - Thommy Schleiter, Producer, Engineer, Writer
© 2019 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States, excluding Australia and New Zealand. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2018 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Mark Rankin, Mixer - Joel Little, Producer, Engineer, Writer - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Jenna Andrews, Writer - Broods, MainArtist - Georgia Nott, Writer - Caleb Nott, Writer
© 2019 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States, excluding Australia and New Zealand. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2018 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Mark Rankin, Mixer - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - James Flannigan, Producer, Writer - Broods, MainArtist - Georgia Nott, Writer - Caleb Nott, Writer
© 2019 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States, excluding Australia and New Zealand. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2018 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Mark Rankin, Producer, Mixer, Engineer - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Ellinor Olovsdotter, Writer - Broods, MainArtist - Georgia Nott, Writer - Caleb Nott, Producer, Writer
© 2019 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States, excluding Australia and New Zealand. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2018 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Broods, MainArtist - Georgia Nott, Writer - Caleb Nott, Writer - Chloe Angelides, Vocals, Writer - Leroy Clampitt, Producer, Engineer, Writer - Eric J Dubrovsky, Mixer
© 2019 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States, excluding Australia and New Zealand. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2018 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Mark Rankin, Mixer - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Jesse Shatkin, Producer, Writer - Broods, MainArtist - Georgia Nott, Writer - Caleb Nott, Writer - Annika Wells, Writer
© 2019 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States, excluding Australia and New Zealand. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2019 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Mark Rankin, Mixer - Joel Little, Producer, Engineer, Writer - Chris Gehringer, Masterer - Broods, MainArtist - Georgia Nott, Writer - Caleb Nott, Writer
© 2019 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States, excluding Australia and New Zealand. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2018 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Album review
Despite finding the New Zealand pair in full creative control of their artistic vision, Don't Feed the Pop Monster is an uneven third outing from sibling duo Broods. Less intense or immediate than their first two efforts, Pop Monster abandons the chilly synth droning of those albums in favor of brighter, warmer textures. Thawed out and energized, Georgia and Caleb Nott present a collection of agreeable indie pop that sometimes thrills but, more often than not, just provides base comfort that puts them in unmemorable limbo. As with Conscious and Evergreen, the singles are the best of the bunch, and an album's worth of "Peach" and "Hospitalized" would have been welcome. Other standouts -- such as the yearning "To Belong" and the chipper "Everything Goes (Wow)" -- prevent the album from slipping too far into precious oblivion; however, it's the abundance of delicate and sometimes detached moments (like "Why Do You Believe Me?" and "Falling Apart") that slow the pacing of Pop Monster. Elsewhere, incongruous inclusions hint at exciting possibilities for the future (the Interpol-esque guitars on "Dust" and the jarring homage to early-era Garbage "Old Dog") but disrupt the flow and mood of the neighboring songs. At its best, Pop Monster injects plenty of fresh ideas into the Broods' repertoire, offering a handful of confident and polished gems that could have made for a stunning album if they had just sharpened their focus. Otherwise, lackluster inclusions that echo Lorde's sophomore shift dull the effort, which distracts from the excitement that occasionally shines through.
© Neil Z. Yeung /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:47:02
- Main artists: Broods
- Label: Neon Gold - Atlantic
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
© 2019 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States, excluding Australia and New Zealand. A Warner Music Group Company ℗ 2019 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States, excluding Australia and New Zealand. A Warner Music Group Company
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