Poppy "Poppy.Computer" Album Review

…well, didn’t think I’d be saying this, but it’s time for a review of the new Poppy album “Poppy.Computer.” I’m not super familiar with Poppy (I’M POPPY), but I’ve seen some of her more abstract, confusing, kind of avant-garde YouTube videos, and I find them to be beautiful in the most confusing way (I’M POPPY!!!). So, now that she has released her first album, let’s see if she can come through with something entertaining (I’M POPPY!!!). Oh, sorry, Poppy’s so excited that I’m reviewing her album that she won’t stop chiming in. Don’t let it bother you, let’s just get on with the review (I’M POPPY!):

I’m Poppy: (I’M POPPY) There’s something really strangely charming about this track. It’s catchy, and it feels like there’s some really strange, interesting hidden meaning behind the positive lyrics and the upbeat, loud music on this. It’s a song I feel like I’ll just want to keep going back to out of strange fascination. (I’M POPPY!!!)

Let’s Make A Video: (I’M POPPY) Again, I find this to be weirdly interesting. It’s upbeat and fun to listen to, and while it feels kinda normal after the last song, it kind of feels like this song was made to be the most subtle callout of soulless pop. I don’t know what it is, but I really like this. (I’M POPPY!!!)

Bleach Blonde Baby: (I’M POPPY) Why are these songs so hypnotic? Is it because they are satirical? Poppy, help me out here! (I’M POPPY) Got it, thanks. But yeah, I like how this is like a socially-aware song hidden behind a cliché pop sound that’s actually really catchy and enjoyable. Good job, Poppy. (I’M POPPY!!!)

My Microphone: (I’M POPPY) Poppy turns into a character on here whose only purpose is to sing, and I find that to be so interesting. And again, the “cliché rock/pop sound” actually works brilliantly on this one. There’s a childlike innocence on these tracks with some interesting hidden meanings. I like this. (I’M POPPY!!!)

Moshi Moshi: (I’M POPPY) I like the use of Japanese lyrics on this track, and again, there’s something kind of irresistible and hypnotizing about the childlike sound of this one. Poppy kind of distances herself from reality, and it’s supposed to be cheesy, but it’s actually really fun and enjoyable. (I’M POPPY!!!)

Computer Boy: (I’M POPPY) A very obvious callout of people who are too obsessed with computers and social media *cough cough ME cough cough*, I oddly don’t find this one as hypnotic as the others. (I’M POPPY?) Yeah, I’m sorry, Poppy, there’s something about this one that just isn’t grabbing me for some reason. I like the lyrics a lot, but the instrumental bored me a bit more on this one. (I’M POPPY.) I’m glad you understand. And hey, maybe I’ll try to listen to it a couple more times and see if it will grow on me. (I’M POPPY!)

My Style (ft. Charlotte): (I’M POPPY) I like the harder lyrics on this one, the hook is pretty catchy, the social commentary is definitely there and Poppy’s performance on the song is really great. (I’M POPPY!!!) Yep, be happy, Poppy, because this track is really enjoyable. (I’M POPPY!!!)

Fuzzy: (I’M POPPY) There’s something about this track I’m not loving too much. Like, I think it feels strange to me that Poppy wants someone to love her when she’s so distanced from reality as it is. (I’M POPPY.) Listen, Poppy, I’m not saying you shouldn’t have a lover, because we all deserve love, but I just find it strange that you want to leave your little bubble. (I’M POPPY.) Eh, can’t fault you for that. Still not my favorite song on the album. (I’M POPPY.) Thank you for understanding. (I’M POPPY.)

Interweb: (I’M POPPY) The social media commentary is REAL on this track. It’s really well-written, though, and this one sounds so interesting. It’s not my favorite track on the album, but I do really like it. (I’M POPPY!)

Software Upgrade: (I’M POPPY) This is the aftermath of the “Computer Boy” track, and I’ll say that was a quick aftermath. Poppy, did, uh, did you and the Computer Boy have a falling out? (I’M POPPY.) Aww, I’m sorry to hear that. You’ll find someone better, though. (I’M POPPY!) That’s the spirit! Anyway, I really like the lyrics a lot on this one, and while I might not break the replay button with it, I like the slightly darker sound on this track. Give it a few more listens, and it might grow on me. (I’M POPPY!)

Pop Music: (I’M POPPY) So, after all the upbeat loud songs on this thing, we have…an acoustic song. Uh, Poppy, care to tell everyone what influenced you to do that? (I’M POPPY.) I see. Well, I think it sounds very pretty, the lyrics are really interesting, and I definitely want to listen to this song a lot more in the future. (I’M POPPY!!!)

Overall, Poppy’s new album “Poppy.Computer” is undeniably strange, a bit weird, and rather distanced from reality. But, in a weird way, I actually like it a lot. (I’M POPPY!) It’s oddly irresistible, really fun, and it has some really solid lyrics. I wasn’t sure what I’d think of this before listening to it, but you know what? I loved it! (I’M POPPY!!!) Yes, Poppy, I really liked this album a lot, and I’ll definitely go back to listen to it more. Oh, don’t worry, Poppy, I’ll say it for you this time. Ahem…

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Favorite tracks: I'm Poppy, Let's Make A Video, Bleach Blonde Baby, My Microphone, Moshi Moshi, My Style, Pop Music (I'M POPPY!!!)

Least favorite tracks: Computer Boy, Fuzzy (I'M POPPY?) Yes, we talked about this already, and you accepted my opinion. (I'M POPPY.)

Rating Excellent (I'M POPPY!!!)