Negative Spaces

3.50

PICKMETER

4.50

HMB

4.38

CRITICS

band:

Poppy

release date: Nov 15, 2024

label: Sumerian Records

type: Full-length

HMB´S REVIEW

With Negative Spaces, Poppy solidifies her position as one of the most innovative and unpredictable artists in contemporary music. This album transcends genre labels, delivering a fearless fusion of modern metal, pop, and experimentalism that defies expectations and conventions.

Jordan Fish's production, formerly of Bring Me The Horizon, brings a grand and cinematic dimension to the project, while the diverse influences—ranging from Nine Inch Nails to Slipknot—are filtered through Poppy's unique vision. Each track feels like a chapter in a sonic tale, blending explosive and propulsive moments with melodic introspection and ethereal passages. The result is an album that sounds both familiar and radically new.

The strength of Negative Spaces lies in its ability to balance chaos and cohesion. Intense screams meet angelic vocals, while brutal guitars collide with pulsating synthesizers. This bold approach creates a soundscape where fragility and strength coexist, reflecting the emotional complexity of its lyrics and performances. Track like "halo" explore Poppy's more sensitive side without sacrificing the intensity that permeates the rest of the album.

While its variety and experimental nature may feel scattered at times, this is part of Poppy's authenticity. The album is a bold statement from an artist who continues to explore new territories, refusing to be defined by her past or by industry conventions. Negative Spaces is not just an album but an experience—a journey that provokes, challenges, and, above all, moves. It is the sound of an artist at the peak of her creativity, ready to redefine what it means to be a musical chameleon.

Review by Troadie - HMB´s Staff