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Beatopia
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for London-based singer-songwriter Beabadoobee features a guest appearance from PinkPantheress.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. DIY Magazine
    Jul 14, 2022
    90
    ‘Beatopia’ shows growth without risking losing the charm that has made Bea a firm favourite.
  2. The Skinny
    Jul 14, 2022
    80
    Laus bravely embraces her imagined world through not only sonic exploration but its successful discovery too. She soars through a variety of tones, including lullaby-like ballads, jittery jazz-infused pop, moving midwest emo and, of course, prickly post-rock.
  3. Kerrang!
    Jul 15, 2022
    80
    One of the defining features of Beatopia is that it’s much less immediate than Fake It Flowers – there aren’t so many catchy, love-at-first-listen bops, but the ones that are there, namely the fizzy pop-rock jam 10:36 and the scuzzy euphoria of Talk, are a lot of fun. The more left field moments here are handled with just as much assurance and burst with creativity.
  4. Pitchfork
    Jul 18, 2022
    76
    Beabadoobee is well-suited to imaginary worlds: Her lyrics are often more form than function, her words merely vessels for sounds.
  5. Beats Per Minute
    Jul 18, 2022
    72
    Beatopia lacks the edge and drive of its predecessor, yet several inspired moments are enough to maintain Kristi’s reputation as one of the nation’s most exciting young artists.
  6. Under The Radar
    Jul 15, 2022
    70
    While the weaker moments can leave Beatopia a bit messy or overstuffed, there is nonetheless a special charm to Kristi’s simple songwriting. For a promising songwriter who felt like she has been searching for her creative niche, it is her most distinctive effort yet and also sports her most infectious set of tracks.
  7. The Guardian
    Jul 15, 2022
    60
    Beatopia is an enjoyable sojourn down a well-travelled sonic avenue, but not the most memorable of trips.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. thebomb243
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    great album. what more can i say! songs such as beatopia cultsong, 10:36 and talk really stick out to me. lovesong is a beautiful ballad, andgreat album. what more can i say! songs such as beatopia cultsong, 10:36 and talk really stick out to me. lovesong is a beautiful ballad, and sunny day is a happy rock song. love it!… Expand
  2. Bjorknista
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    I love soooo much bea My favorite song is see you soon I love this album .ks
  4. EmalineHoward
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This album is just amazing. The lyrics move between self-aware humour and bleak honesty, and the music swings seamlessly from rock, bossaThis album is just amazing. The lyrics move between self-aware humour and bleak honesty, and the music swings seamlessly from rock, bossa nova, pop, and balladry. It feels like Bea’s truest and most creative expression of herself yet. Love it sm!… Expand
  5. Ferdblun9
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing, this album is just amazing.
    Atmosphere is so magical, like a hug to the heart, the lyrics are hopeful.
    Her best work.
  6. filip_proch
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    An amazing feel-good album and Bea's most cohesive body of work. The Fake It Flowers follow-up offers an even more mature and vulnerable sideAn amazing feel-good album and Bea's most cohesive body of work. The Fake It Flowers follow-up offers an even more mature and vulnerable side of Bea as well as a new and fresh Beabadoobee sound that comes with the same nostalgic feel that Bea does the best.… Expand
  7. jaxonk810
    Jul 15, 2022
    9
    this album honestly blew me away it’s so perfectly written and made. that’s all i can say abt it.
  8. MusicGuyMack
    Sep 20, 2022
    9
    It's never quite as compelling lyrically as it is musically, and the second half in particular quickly descends into indie singer-songwriterIt's never quite as compelling lyrically as it is musically, and the second half in particular quickly descends into indie singer-songwriter cliche on both fronts, but the delectable sonic fusion of indie rock, noise pop and industrial elements that "Beatopia" offers alongside Beabadoobee's stellar vocals on its best cuts keep the record afloat as a derivative but still enjoyable nostalgia-laced sugar rush of a listen.

    Choice Cuts: "10:36," "See You Soon," "Talk," "Lovesong"    … Expand

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