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Bedroom
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Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the British five-piece led by Ryan Smith was recorded and mixed by Alex Greaves.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 2, 2020
    100
    A glorious and human introduction, this is without doubt a modern-day shoegaze classic.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Jul 2, 2020
    85
    Their execution is highly impressive, Bedroom may be retro in its thinking, but on this debut bdrmm have proved to be forward thinking in execution. An assured and brilliant debut.
  3. Under The Radar
    Jul 2, 2020
    80
    This is a confident and assured debut that demands a sequel.
  4. Mojo
    Jul 2, 2020
    80
    The Hull five-piece treads the queasy tightrope of prime Cure, Ride etc with real dexterity. [Aug 2020, p.94]
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  5. Clash Music
    Jul 6, 2020
    80
    A heady, forward-thinking shoegaze distillation, ‘Bedroom’ is a vital listen, with bdrmm allowing their early promise to fully develop. Much more than a genre piece, it’s a vital delve into the power of our communal isolation.
  6. musicOMH.com
    Jul 8, 2020
    70
    Thankfully though, less worthy moments are heavily outnumbered by their more interesting peers and, for a first full collection, Bedroom is a resounding success. bdrmm have chosen a well-worn path, but there’s a freshness here nevertheless.
  7. Q Magazine
    Jul 2, 2020
    60
    It might feel too in thrall to their heroes at times. ... But Bdrmm's world of noise is so artfully constructed it's hard to not find yourself lost within it. [Aug 2020, p.102]
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. ickle_h_
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    I stumbled upon the tune "Happy" from this album in a pub in Sheffield. After Shazzaming the track I instantly fell in love with this bandsI stumbled upon the tune "Happy" from this album in a pub in Sheffield. After Shazzaming the track I instantly fell in love with this bands material (And this is coming from somebody who doesn't follow shoe gaze too closely) The fact that this is the bands debut album is nothing short of amazing. These boys have a bright future if they can continue to produce music on this level!… Expand
  2. storrey
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Really enjoying this album.... Reminds me of the 80s (the good parts). A little Stone Roses going on.
  4. Ricko
    Feb 1, 2022
    7
    For fans of shoegaze and indie rock of the early 90's, "Bedroom" is initially a very attractive record. It's got the right tones and says allFor fans of shoegaze and indie rock of the early 90's, "Bedroom" is initially a very attractive record. It's got the right tones and says all the right things but the further into the album I got the more I realised it's a semi decent imitation of the trailblazers of the genres they blend here. When the album isn't sounding like a watered down Slowdive it's sounding like the sleepy pop of Beach Fossils or Real Estate (see "Gush" for example). There may be the uninitiated out there where BDRMM will be their introduction to this type of sound and that's great. In time they will no doubt discover the pioneers. I remember My Vitriol of the early 00's having a similar impact on me (although their "Finelines" album remains an excellent album) This isn't a bad record at all and sounds pretty cool. It's just not particularly original or stand out in any way.… Expand
  5. alxmsn
    Jul 7, 2020
    6
    I don't agree with NME's review at all. I wouldn't call it a classic. They seem to be a promising band, sure, but their music is not the mostI don't agree with NME's review at all. I wouldn't call it a classic. They seem to be a promising band, sure, but their music is not the most original, and you can tell that they are young and just starting out. It's not a bad album, but not one that has really made me want to give it more listens...… Expand

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