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Beatopia

Beabadoobee

Beatopia

Second album of indie pop from the Filipino-born Londoner Beatrice Laus

ADM rating[?]

7.6

Label
Dirty Hit
UK Release date
15/07/2022
US Release date
15/07/2022
  1. 10.0 |   Dork

    Inventive, playful and, at times, truly magical, it might be an imaginary world, but it’s one that everyone should pay a visit
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  2. 9.0 |   DIY

    The land of ‘Beatopia’ is a far better world for letting others in
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  3. 8.0 |   All Music

    Fans looking for more of Fake It Flowers' sass might initially be disappointed, but Beatopia's quiet confidence and well-rounded musicality feels like Beabadoobee is laying the groundwork for a long and varied career while remaining true to herself
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  4. 8.0 |   Kerrang!

    The sheer range of sounds attempted here is impressive in itself, and beabadoobee could go down any of these avenues that she’s opened up for herself that she pleases
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  5. 8.0 |   Rolling Stone

    Indie-pop prodigy Bea Kristi keeps growing in front of our eyes with a great second LP
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  6. 8.0 |   The Skinny

    Nostalgic in sound and sensibilities, Beadaboobee’s second album is an adventurous journey through noughties soundscapes
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  7. 8.0 |   God Is In The TV

    This is probably the soundtrack to your summer. Enjoy your trip!
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  8. 8.0 |   NME

    The guitar hero trades teenage angst for self-acceptance on her second album, exploring a new sonic palette with confidence
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  9. 8.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Highlights an artist who has matured quickly, honing her initial work while impressively expanding her aesthetic scope
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  10. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    In a word? Quality
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  11. 8.0 |   Loud And Quiet

    The work of a limitless artist, Beatopia is very much its own world – and its own league
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  12. 8.0 |   Clash

    Not only does it serve its purpose of self-acceptance and healing, but it also further solidifies Laus’ place in the industry as a formidable, agenda-setting songwriter
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  13. 7.6 |   Pitchfork

    Inspired by a childhood dreamworld and the pop radio hits of the 2000s, Bea Kristi’s second album is simultaneously heavy and light, dense and playful, melodic and dissonant
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  14. 7.4 |   Paste Magazine

    The Filipino-British musician’s sophomore album sees her leaning heavily into her guitar-driven pop music
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  15. 7.2 |   Beats Per Minute

    Beatopia lacks the edge and drive of its predecessor, yet several inspired moments are enough to maintain Kristi’s reputation as one of the nation’s most exciting young artists
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  16. 7.0 |   Crack

    The project could benefit from a little more variety, but it’s like the old saying goes: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
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  17. 7.0 |   Under The Radar

    It still feels like Kristi’s best album is still ahead of her, but Beatopia is an exciting step forward for beabadoobee and a tantalizing glimpse of where she might go next
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  18. 7.0 |   musicOMH

    Second album from Gen Z icon Beatrice Laus sees her still experimenting to find her voice but her talent and charm ultimately shines through
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  19. 6.0 |   The Arts Desk

    Like Lily Allen, Beabadoobee combines a sugary sweet voice with lyrics that have a pinch of pepper to them
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  20. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    Londoner Beatrice Laus’s second album trips down a well-travelled path of sweet 90s indie-rock
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  21. 6.0 |   PopMatters

    On Beatopia, beabadoobee seems to be running from the adolescence that gave us 2017’s “Coffee” while simultaneously drawing inspiration from it
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