Feed the Beast
by Kim Petras
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2023
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 86 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 64 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 86
  3. Negative: 15 out of 86
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  1. 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 green zone. I will be listening to that song often.
  2. AalexB
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    Certainly it is far away from her most innovative and experimental works (impossible to forget her iconic "Slut Pop" or "Turn the Light Off"), but "Feed the Beast" remains an enjoyable record, with some crazy dance bops.
  3. alxmng
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Nothing just kim mother petras finally serving her debut and also album of the year.
  4. feedtthebeast
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    With tracks like "uh oh", "King of Hearts" and "Alone", this album shines through as one of- if not- the best album of the year so far. The German house and R&B influences shine through extremely well on this album.
  5. yoloessaswag
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    "Feed The Beast" is typical album in Kim Petras’s vibe. In my opinion, it could be better, but actually it’s not that bad. Melody and lyrics of this album is the form which Petras uses in her music. Nothing new, that’s why I guess it’s not going to be high in charts.
    On the other hand, it has strong songs like title song, "King of Hearts", "uhoh" or "Sex Talk". "Minute" is interesting and    "Feed The Beast" is typical album in Kim Petras’s vibe. In my opinion, it could be better, but actually it’s not that bad. Melody and lyrics of this album is the form which Petras uses in her music. Nothing new, that’s why I guess it’s not going to be high in charts.
    On the other hand, it has strong songs like title song, "King of Hearts", "uhoh" or "Sex Talk". "Minute" is interesting and I enjoy it, but I think it’s one-day song.
    I expected something else, but final version of "Feed The Beast" it’s okay. Better than worse. One thing is, that my opinion people will forgot about this album soon.    … Expand
  6. jphiil
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The album doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it’s just fun pop music and it makes me feel good. I love u kim!
  7. PizzaMick
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This is definitely the album of the summer. Unapologetic, entertaining and bold. 'King of Hearts', 'uhoh', & 'Hit it From the Back' are pop gems meant to dance and sing your heart off. Kim doesn't deserve the targeting and hate she is getting.
  8. Manson_fan25
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    I went in expecting a terrible album after I had heard how awesome Problematique unreleased album was but this is a solid album, there are two songs I don’t like and that’s rare these days.
  9. elpanchoo
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Creo que el álbum es muy bueno, las canciones que ha sacado, han demostrado el talento que tiene Kim Petras en la industria musical. Además, es un disco de perfección pop el cual era muy necesario en estos tiempos donde el pop está en decadencia. Solo kim puede darnos una obra de arte, llena de cocales asombrosos y ritmos que nos hacen bailar, sean coherentes a la hora de criticar el álbumCreo que el álbum es muy bueno, las canciones que ha sacado, han demostrado el talento que tiene Kim Petras en la industria musical. Además, es un disco de perfección pop el cual era muy necesario en estos tiempos donde el pop está en decadencia. Solo kim puede darnos una obra de arte, llena de cocales asombrosos y ritmos que nos hacen bailar, sean coherentes a la hora de criticar el álbum y no se vayan por el lado del odio, ya que eso no funciona y deja mucho que desear de ustedes como personas con una opinión propia.… Expand
  10. PEDROMFR
    Jun 23, 2023
    6
    Despite its ambitious production, the project lacks uniqueness. At least now we know what is "the beast" uhm...
  11. Jedazion
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Kim Petras has entered an era where critics allow their personal biases and celebrity controversies to affect their reviews. A process that almost all successful popstars have had to undergo before reaching peak success.

    Kim has released an album with banging singles, and album tracks that could have easily been lead singles too. In a time where pure pop music as such is declining, Kim    Kim Petras has entered an era where critics allow their personal biases and celebrity controversies to affect their reviews. A process that almost all successful popstars have had to undergo before reaching peak success.

    Kim has released an album with banging singles, and album tracks that could have easily been lead singles too. In a time where pure pop music as such is declining, Kim has executed the job very well and brought back the excitement. Album standouts are definitely Alone, Uhoh and King of Hearts, but then again most of the other tracks will still be in generous rotation.    … Expand
  12. daveemcee
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    Kim Petra’s new album “Feed the Beast” is a nod to 90s and early aughts dance. It’s a great pop debut, nothing groundbreaking but a fun ride all the way through.
  13. nobukatsu37
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    pop perfection specially with some songs like minute king of hearts and bait (peak f dark pop) some people might critisize because the album might have song that are not very coherent with the concept but its great
  14. luixs_m28
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    I really love her voice and production in every song she releases. However I don't feel the album as good as others such as Turn off the light, therefore I'd give it a 8. There are so many bops like uhoh and King of Hearts.
  15. Vanitiez
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Ngl this album is so fun and the production is so good. No skip album just like Clarity was. Even tho personally i dont like Coconuts being on this album, doesnt fit the vibe. the rest is amazing.
  16. Queef
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    A very solid album which shows a different artist’s side while still holding into her dance-pop roots.

    “Coconuts” and “Unholy feel oddly added to the album adding a bit of disconnection. As a debut album she did very good, providing the “bangers”, the “sad songs” and whatever it’s in between. Definitely Feed the Beast will be a memorable Kim Petras Album wether it lived up to people’s    A very solid album which shows a different artist’s side while still holding into her dance-pop roots.

    “Coconuts” and “Unholy feel oddly added to the album adding a bit of disconnection.

    As a debut album she did very good, providing the “bangers”, the “sad songs” and whatever it’s in between. Definitely Feed the Beast will be a memorable Kim Petras Album wether it lived up to people’s expectations or not.    … Expand
  17. 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 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 anThe 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.… Expand
  18. 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) 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,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.… Expand
  19. Nobilis1984
    Jun 23, 2023
    3
    The Eurodance wave is long gone. Song after song a soulless and repetitive pounding. Whoever produced this is completely talentless.
    The singer herself was never good.
  20. JeremyFall
    Jun 25, 2023
    2
    So disappointing. The fact that she proudly says that this mediocre release is her debut album makes it even worse when we've listened to Clarity and the Turn Off The Lights projects and they're by far much better than whatever this is.
  21. imnotanymore
    Jun 24, 2023
    0
    Unfortunately, we’ve heard everything already somewhere. I agree with pitchfork. Teenage dream rejects.
  22. jimmynecco
    Jun 24, 2023
    3
    Parece um álbum de descarte das músicas da Ava Max. O que faz o álbum ser bom, porém, definitivamente não parece a Kim Petras em momento algum.
  23. xoGabexo
    Jun 23, 2023
    1
    Well… there was an attempt. Just generic and boring. Sam Smith saved the album streams.
  24. ikrafil
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    Whatever good there was in Kim’s artistry is diminished by her actively choosing to work with known predators and abusers (Lukasz Gottwald/Dr. Luke). She is as shallow and fake as this album is lackluster.
  25. Victorian1992
    Jun 26, 2023
    0
    It all sounds the same just really boring it's sad because she has a beautiful voice
  26. callmesinglair
    Jun 29, 2023
    0
    As much as Kim Petras was starting to seem like a promising artist, this album shows that she is incapable of escaping the basic pop sound of Dr. Luke's production. This entire album generally sounds like recycled pop music, similar to albums from the early 2010s such as 'Animal' by Kesha, and 'Teenage Dream' by Katy Perry. While that might not seem like a bad thing, it lacks the essenceAs much as Kim Petras was starting to seem like a promising artist, this album shows that she is incapable of escaping the basic pop sound of Dr. Luke's production. This entire album generally sounds like recycled pop music, similar to albums from the early 2010s such as 'Animal' by Kesha, and 'Teenage Dream' by Katy Perry. While that might not seem like a bad thing, it lacks the essence those albums have. 'Feed The Beast' really is just a soulless album built for radio play, and undoes all progress she's made towards becoming a real pop star.… Expand
  27. Spicy95
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    IGNORE ALL THE LOW RATINGS, DR LUKE PRODUCED SOME SONGS, GET OVER IT. This is an absolute banger of an album, this is POP music at its best. I just wish Kim had more promotion and exposure, she needs to get booked onto more things, she needs so much more exposure, this album has everything to be a major success but nobody will know it exists unless she gets exposure, promo and radio play,IGNORE ALL THE LOW RATINGS, DR LUKE PRODUCED SOME SONGS, GET OVER IT. This is an absolute banger of an album, this is POP music at its best. I just wish Kim had more promotion and exposure, she needs to get booked onto more things, she needs so much more exposure, this album has everything to be a major success but nobody will know it exists unless she gets exposure, promo and radio play, its almost like Republic want her to flop, yet they will sit there and scratch their head when it tanks. Its so frustrating. This album contains some absolute gems, definitely the best pop music album I've listened to in the past decade, look at the producer list and you'll know why it slaps. Keep up the good work Kim! 10/10!… Expand
  28. alphabeatdii
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    It may not be the most coherent album, but each song is a banger, the write is amazing and luckily we have ''Revelations'' and'' Hit it From the back'' out there! It would be amazing have ''Your Time to Cry'', ''Left my Body'' or even ''Somber''
  29. ksr91
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    really underrated album by ppl with using odd grudges to review against Kim.
  30. JRox420
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best albums I've heard this year. Kim really showed herself as a force to be reckoned with. Most people complaining about this record are mad about Dr. Luke's production credits, but he's only on a few tracks, and SO many other artists have and continue to work with him and don't get any hate so it's really not a valid point. The most important part of the record is the music,One of the best albums I've heard this year. Kim really showed herself as a force to be reckoned with. Most people complaining about this record are mad about Dr. Luke's production credits, but he's only on a few tracks, and SO many other artists have and continue to work with him and don't get any hate so it's really not a valid point. The most important part of the record is the music, not the controversy, and in that aspect, she delivers greatly with tight production and great vocals. Definitely the strongest pop record this year.… Expand
  31. AlejoBur_Cla
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This album is a summer gift and it feels like one, honestly i can just vibe through the whole album love it!
  32. Mandystrom
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    SIRVA O POP BEM GELADO, KIM!!
    eu amo pop bem farofa com Feed the beast! Kim, o mundo é seu!!! álbum muito, muito bom! e olha que nem criei tanta expectativa assim... me surpreendeu!
  33. Matheus1228
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    I loved this album, it reminds me of Clarify, and it's great for me because it's my favorite. Revelations, BAIT, and Sex Talk are my favorites, a really good pop to listen to.
  34. kirilvoynov
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Kim slayed! Especially Thousand Pieces, Claws and Minute. The visuals are stunning and her voice is out of this world!
  35. Robelin
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Skipless album. It’s true some of the songs like coconuts or sex talk don’t match the concept of the album but apart from this every song in it is amazing
  36. douglasapbs
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    It's simply music for the girlies and the gays! Loved how Kim's voice sounds clean and powerful. It's fair to say that some tracks don't have a big highlight in the whole tracklist and seems that they are lost (Sex Talk, Coconuts, Unholy). But, OMG! Claws, uhoh, King of Hearts, Minute and Castle in The Sky are just BOPs, that's nothing more to add.
  37. Fabricio01
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    I just listened to this album, I really liked the sounds that are so electronic and so dark, like "Alone", this album is made to be enjoyed and danced to
  38. flaviussteff
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    An impressionant album. Songs like "King of Hearts", "Claws", "Alone", "uhoh", "Castle In The Sky" makes your entrance in a dance pop/euro pop world. With the majority of songs being danceable and very listenable on repeat, "Feed The Beast" met my expectations and, for me, it will be on repeat for a couple of months.
  39. patatanator23
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    For me it's a pretty solid album, it has a lot of sounds we've heard before, but it feels UNIQUE, Kim's voice sounds incredible. In my opinion it's a very enjoyable album. YOU GOT IT KIM, WE LOVE YOU.
  40. themeangay
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The perfect summer album!

    Non Single Highlights: King of Hearts, Uh Oh, Claws, Hit It From The Back & Castle In The Sky

    Not sure if 'Minute' is a good fit for the album but she did not disappoint!
  41. Stev28
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    It's not a perfect album, but it's not bad, it just doesn't have a good order, I like that it has these electrifying and danceable vibes, because it's the goal of this album, to be fun and danceable.
  42. siky
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have no doubt that this is the album of the year. It has so many fun songs! King Of Hearts is the best of them all. I love Kim so much!!!… Expand
  43. TriKillia
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Kim shines in true pop form on Feed The Beast. Even in it’s like slower paced moments like “Thousand Pieces”, “BAIT (feat. BANKS)” & “Alone (feat. Nicki Minaj)” she brings a shiny R&B feel to the mix, which is a departure from the Euro-Pop tracks “King of Hearts” & “Castle in the Sky” and the glittery Disco infused tracks “Revelations” & “Coconuts”. Overall this album does feel like moreKim shines in true pop form on Feed The Beast. Even in it’s like slower paced moments like “Thousand Pieces”, “BAIT (feat. BANKS)” & “Alone (feat. Nicki Minaj)” she brings a shiny R&B feel to the mix, which is a departure from the Euro-Pop tracks “King of Hearts” & “Castle in the Sky” and the glittery Disco infused tracks “Revelations” & “Coconuts”. Overall this album does feel like more of a compilation of Kim’s best attributes as a Pop artist rather than it telling a “story”, however, that’s not such a bad thing. The way the album moves from start to finish keeps it feeling cohesive and the mix of tracks works in its favour. Is this a full conceptual album with a hidden deeper meaning lurking beneath? No. But it doesn’t have to be in order to be a ‘good’ Pop album; it’s nice to escape into a world of fun every now and then, and Kim certainly knows how to take her listeners there.… Expand
  44. homiejg
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Screw what you heard. Kim is the latest member of pop music’s royal family. Granted this debut is a melting pot of collaborative efforts throughout her rising career; but there is cohesion and vision in Petras’ candid lyrical delivery. Kim induces modern synth house in mainly all tracks. The collaborations that the German star adds on with BANKS & Nicki spin a unique voice for Petras, all while showing off her talents in singing and songwriting.… Expand
  45. Puxssypop
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    It's not cohesive but the songs are bangers and whoever says otherwise has either not listened to the album AT ALL or is just deaf.
  46. RedMaxOne
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    Tracks produced by Billboard, Cirkuit, Kirkpatrick & The Monsters & Strangerz make Kim sound fresh, those really impressed me.
    Tracks produced by Dr. Luke felt plain and sounded the same as Clarity and Turn Off the Lights
    Judge the art, not the artist, and Dr. Luke should slowly exit Kim Petras's executive production.
  47. Serik31A
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    I really liked this album, in my opinion, is a good album, it could be better, but it's ok
  48. saintsebastian
    Jun 30, 2023
    7
    The biased critics desperately want you to believe this album is a colossal failure. It suffers from poor track placement, sure, and the inclusion of songs like Coconuts and Unholy undermine its potential, but it's nonetheless a solid pop album that brilliantly showcases Kim's talents. "Claws" and "Minute" especially are career highlights.

    Petras has become a sort of punching bag ever    The biased critics desperately want you to believe this album is a colossal failure. It suffers from poor track placement, sure, and the inclusion of songs like Coconuts and Unholy undermine its potential, but it's nonetheless a solid pop album that brilliantly showcases Kim's talents. "Claws" and "Minute" especially are career highlights.

    Petras has become a sort of punching bag ever since a certain producer's legal predicament. It's interesting that she's vehemently demonised for working with said producer (who, importantly, has not been found guilty of a crime) but her peers who do the same are not.    … Expand
  49. Akoden777
    Jul 10, 2023
    10
    I really love "Alone" and "Brrr". Overall it's a great album. I see a big future ahead of her.
  50. arminfractions
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    It was a great album as a dance electronic thing
    We didn't heard good dance electronic albums this Decade enough, the album included the smash hit unholy and you can't give the album with unholy less that 10 Micki Minaj the queen was in this album and they made the amazing sample togetheIt was a great album as a dance electronic thing
    We didn't heard good dance electronic albums this    It was a great album as a dance electronic thing
    We didn't heard good dance electronic albums this Decade enough, the album included the smash hit unholy and you can't give the album with unholy less that 10 Micki Minaj the queen was in this album and they made the amazing sample togetheIt was a great album as a dance electronic thing
    We didn't heard good dance electronic albums this Decade enough, the album included the smash hit unholy and you can't give the album with unholy less that 10 Micki Minaj the queen was in this album and they made the amazing sample togethe
    It was a great album as a dance electronic thing
    We didn't heard good dance electronic albums this Decade enough, the album included the smash hit unholy and you can't give the album with unholy less that 10 Micki Minaj the queen was in this album and they made the amazing sample together
    It was a great album as a dance electronic thing
    We didn't heard good dance electronic albums this Decade enough, the album included the smash hit unholy and you can't give the album with unholy less that 10 Micki Minaj the queen was in this album and they made the amazing sample together    … Expand
  51. dermaxikoch
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    Great pop album - everything you'd expect from Kim Petras at this point of her career.
  52. Anthony569
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    This is a huge step for Kim Petras. I loved the whole album and the concept. The dance beats are so fun and catchy. My least favorite song though had to be Sex Talk.
  53. waterreviews
    Aug 4, 2023
    8
    A full length debut album by Kim Petras was something that i wasn't expecting this year. But this is a great dance/[pop album and a incredible feature with Nicki MInaj

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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
  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.
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  2. Beats Per Minute
    Jun 26, 2023
    50
    With Feed The Beast she has neither progressed past that nor become a lost cause.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Jun 23, 2023
    60
    Of course, even the weaker songs have their dance-floor potential. Petras is, above all else, a pure fan of pop music and the feeling it exudes. But in chasing her new status as the type of pop star who has Top 40 potential, she abandoned the freakishly forward-thinking personality that built her a base to begin with. Here, the beast has been tamed.
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