Feed the Beast
by Kim Petras
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2023
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. AllMusic
    Jul 14, 2023
    80
    Also rife with a bubbly, '70s funk groove is "Coconuts," whose cheeky, double entendre lyrics not only celebrate Petras' Queer identity, but speak to the playfully flirty, tongue-in-cheek atmosphere she achieves throughout Feed the Beast.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    Jun 23, 2023
    80
    Admittedly, with 15 full-length tracks, the record does run a little long. That said, there’s something alluring about such an unapologetic and candid album.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jun 22, 2023
    80
    ‘Feed The Beast’ is a tremendously entertaining showcase for a pop star who can go deep when she wants to, but is also smart enough to understand the visceral thrill of dumb escapism.
  5. The Line of Best Fit
    Jun 22, 2023
    70
    Despite being as zesty as it is entertaining, Feed The Beast feels compromised as it shoots for the stars.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 86 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 86
  3. Negative: 15 out of 86
  1. viniciussawate
    Jul 3, 2023
    6
    The German singer, currently living in the United States, grew up listening to German Techno, Italo Disco and French House and the fusion ofThe German singer, currently living in the United States, grew up listening to German Techno, Italo Disco and French House and the fusion of these styles greatly influenced the sound of the album. During the last few years, Kim Petras has tried to get rid of the "promising singer to rise" label, but this work doesn't exactly help her to show her true personality or to define herself as an artist, as it's full of generic songs that could belong to any current white pop singer like Ava Max, Rita Ora or Zara Larsson. Within “Feed the Beast” we find dancing and fun songs but as a whole we aren't facing a memorable work that will be part of the lists of the best of the year.… Full Review »
  2. RobbyP
    Jun 23, 2023
    7
    I was about to write this off as a forgettable pastiche of eurobeat background music, but then "Minute" came on and elevated it into the greenI was about to write this off as a forgettable pastiche of eurobeat background music, but then "Minute" came on and elevated it into the green zone. I will be listening to that song often.… Full Review »
  3. Oscales
    Jun 23, 2023
    3
    Something just feels off like this album has no overarching theme at all, it’s messy. This record feels like (even though I hate saying it)Something just feels off like this album has no overarching theme at all, it’s messy. This record feels like (even though I hate saying it) selling out, with the recent chart success it’s such an obvious bit for major public attention than focusing on the music and letting the success come. I will give credit for including coconuts which is a great song. Also for the BANKS collab where, Kim has pushed BANKS the experiment a bit compared to her usual style.… Full Review »
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