Bedroom
by bdrmm
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7

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  1. 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 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 ofFor 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
  2. 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 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!
  3. storrey
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Really enjoying this album.... Reminds me of the 80s (the good parts). A little Stone Roses going on.
  4. 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 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...

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Uncut
    Jul 2, 2020
    80
    This is a strong debut throughout. [Aug 2020, p.27]
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