What Chaos Is Imaginary
by Girlpool
  • Record Label: Anti-
  • Release Date: Feb 1, 2019
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74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Q Magazine
    Feb 4, 2019
    60
    A collection of jangly guitar pop that struggles to locate a niche within their favoured genre. [Mar 2019, p.116]
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 4, 2019
    60
    While there are several moments to savour (particularly Pretty and the shoegaze-influenced Minute in Your Mind), the more muscular approach ultimately does them few favours: one is left with the sense that they have traded in what made them different for a stab at fairly unadventurous alt-rock by numbers.
  3. DIY Magazine
    Feb 1, 2019
    60
    Whereas their earlier tracks were more simple, now their music is a multidimensional, multi-faceted affair, full of fragile introspection and meandering guitars.
  5. AllMusic
    Jan 31, 2019
    60
    The album points to the potential of future solo albums from both Girlpool members. Even though some of the huge shake-ups of instrumentation and songwriting styles work well, Tucker and Tividad rarely sound like they're connecting and it makes What Chaos Is Imaginary harder to connect with.

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6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. bickybicky
    Mar 11, 2019
    8
    A good album, continuing Girlpool’s tradition of simple yet witty lyrics. As Cleo’s voice has adapted with their hormonal therapy and changesA good album, continuing Girlpool’s tradition of simple yet witty lyrics. As Cleo’s voice has adapted with their hormonal therapy and changes their singing range, each member now takes turn in leading songs. Whilst each Cleo and Harmony have strong individual tracks, at times it can feel disjointed. Nonetheless, some of the catchiest tracks from this group. Highlights being Hire, Pretty and Stale Device.… Full Review »
  2. Mayfieldja
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    Damn, this is just a genuinely pleasant album. This LA-based duo gives you something a little bit different with every track which means mostDamn, this is just a genuinely pleasant album. This LA-based duo gives you something a little bit different with every track which means most people will find something that they will enjoy over the course of this album. WCII ebbs and flows from distorted indie-rock to folk driven lullabies, then wrap this present up with a bow of harmonies and acoustic guitar and you got yourself a pretty solid gift. 7.5 out of 10
    Tracks to Enjoy: “Where You Sink”, “Lucky Joke”, & “Hoax and the Shrine”    … Full Review »
  3. Kiva
    Feb 1, 2019
    6
    It's not a bad album but something feels off. Some songs are pretty good and unique like Hire, Pretty and All black out but most of the songsIt's not a bad album but something feels off. Some songs are pretty good and unique like Hire, Pretty and All black out but most of the songs sound the same. Not a bad listen but not a strong one. Expected more… Full Review »
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