Grim Town
by SOAK
User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this album

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Ricko
    Aug 27, 2019
    8
    While I was somewhat impressed by SOAK's debut, her talent has caught me by the scruff of the neck with this follow up, "Grim Town". Very different to the debut in that we have a much fuller sound and the majority of the material is much more up tempo. I personally find "Grim Town" better thought out, more developed and much more enjoyable. Two thirds of this album is indie pop pulled offWhile I was somewhat impressed by SOAK's debut, her talent has caught me by the scruff of the neck with this follow up, "Grim Town". Very different to the debut in that we have a much fuller sound and the majority of the material is much more up tempo. I personally find "Grim Town" better thought out, more developed and much more enjoyable. Two thirds of this album is indie pop pulled off incredibly well. It is the slower paced songs that remind you of the debut and it is these songs that take from "Grim Town". It has about 3 tracks too many for my liking but for sure the majority of it kept me thoroughly engaged. There can be no doubting SOAK's songwriting ability after hearing this. I'm looking forward to what comes next and hope that it won't be another 4 years in the making.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

63
#63 Most Shared Album of 2019

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Paste Magazine
    Apr 29, 2019
    74
    Grim Town makes growing up seem--well, grim--but Monds-Watson skillfully captures its bitter realities as well as the stirring memories that become life fuel.
    Read full review
  2. DIY Magazine
    Apr 26, 2019
    70
    Overall, and perhaps importantly, it mostly sounds like something to sing along to, rather than the soundtrack to your next existential crisis.
    Read full review
  3. The Guardian
    Apr 26, 2019
    80
    There’s no doubt this is an album that benefits from employing a tried-and-tested formula--not least because it carries with it the precious and generally life-affirming ability to excavate pleasure from pain.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »