Pompeii
by Cate Le Bon
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. bmkastelan
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    A master class in subtlety. The songs continue to unravel and reveal themselves with each listen. Expanding on her trajectory from Reward, Le Bon has mastered using her voice as an instrument, blending it together with the instruments to complete chords. Beautiful and haunting.
  2. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 27, 2022
    7
    her most restrained and moody piece so far which feels like a promising step in another direction. ''Pompeii' is cate le bon take on the 80's and it is a refreshing listen. it's not s unpredictable and thrilling as 2019's ''reward'' but it's still a satisfying follow up, bound to be an overlooked gem. the production feels reminiscent of blood oranges dev hyns whilst still keeping herher most restrained and moody piece so far which feels like a promising step in another direction. ''Pompeii' is cate le bon take on the 80's and it is a refreshing listen. it's not s unpredictable and thrilling as 2019's ''reward'' but it's still a satisfying follow up, bound to be an overlooked gem. the production feels reminiscent of blood oranges dev hyns whilst still keeping her idiosyncratic warble.… Expand
  3. SurrealMcCoy
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    The unfathomable Cate Le Bon delivered her most hypnotic and generous album to date. A stunning gem of abstract pop without a wasted moment, it consistently dazzles.
  4. spacemanrecords
    Feb 6, 2022
    8
    This is my first time sitting with a Cate Le Bon Album, and I must say… I am loving the soundscape that she paints on this!

    It is such that I instantly get drawn in and I want to just live in the swelling chords and vocals. There are lots of new wave and 80s sensibilities on this that I quite like as well… Favorite songs are Moderation, French Boys, Cry Me Old Trouble. I’m giving    This is my first time sitting with a Cate Le Bon Album, and I must say… I am loving the soundscape that she paints on this!

    It is such that I instantly get drawn in and I want to just live in the swelling chords and vocals. There are lots of new wave and 80s sensibilities on this that I quite like as well…

    Favorite songs are Moderation, French Boys, Cry Me Old Trouble.

    I’m giving it a strong 8    … Expand
  5. Fuerstenberg
    Mar 12, 2022
    7
    Cate Le Bon's sixth studio album "Pompeii" is a melodic journey into the unknown with soothing sounds of saxophone and synths. The self-produced album shines as a Gesamtkunstwerk rather than highlighting individual songs.

    "Pompeii" is a melange of art pop and rock as well as Le Bon's familiar indie sound. Overall, the music is very elaborate and subdued, making you wish for more punch    Cate Le Bon's sixth studio album "Pompeii" is a melodic journey into the unknown with soothing sounds of saxophone and synths. The self-produced album shines as a Gesamtkunstwerk rather than highlighting individual songs.

    "Pompeii" is a melange of art pop and rock as well as Le Bon's familiar indie sound. Overall, the music is very elaborate and subdued, making you wish for more punch at times. All around, a solid album from the Welsh artist with that certain nostalgic touch.

    My favorites:
    "Moderation"
    "French Boys"
    "Dirt on the Bed"

    ~ Fürstenberg
    March 12, 2022    … Expand
  6. andeles
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think Cate Le BON can do better,After all, I'm not a music magazine writer,I can't talk about music in an objective way,but subjectively, I like the Baroque pop very much,This album still has the mystery and magic of her last album,The cover of the album has the color of Renaissance,This is a fantastic album.… Expand
  7. After_peep08
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    it's a great album, this was her fisrt album i listened and definitely will search more about her discography
  8. earthintruder
    Mar 30, 2023
    10
    She really outdid herself on this one, personally this is now my favorite record from her followed by reward.
    Fav songs: Moderation, Remmembering me, Harbour

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Dusted Magazine
    Feb 22, 2022
    80
    A surrealist song cycle that is both oblique and engaging.
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  2. Beats Per Minute
    Feb 9, 2022
    82
    Pompeii truly feels like a gesamtkunst rather than a collection of separate songs. The album reaffirms what makes Le Bon’s music such a useful prism to process thoughts and feelings that feel too immense to articulate within traditional means.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Feb 8, 2022
    80
    Le Bon is one of indie music's more beguilingly brilliant artists, as her sixth LP attests. [Feb 2022, p.72]
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