After school EP
Melanie Martinez
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Reviews (2)
AllMusic
2019
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Matt Collar
2019
"The sophomore full-length album from Melanie Martinez, 2019's K-12, finds the arty pop singer offering yet more darkly emotive anthems centered on adolescence and growing up ... K-12 features songtitles inspired by school-age themes including "Show & Tell," "Nurse's Office," and "Wheels on the Bus," albeit with many of the tracks working as metaphors for more turbulent adult issues ... Musically speaking, K-12 has the same hip-hop and R&B underpinnings that Martinez favored on Cry Baby ... showcasing her detached, periodically down-pitched babydoll vocals and a penchant for what sounds like midtempo xylophone and African finger-piano grooves. That said, it's also a more sophisticated production, with better hooks showcasing Martinez's growth as a songwriter. It's a sound that ably straddles the line between Lana Del Rey's disaffected noir style and Mike Posner's more confessional pop".
The Daily Free Press
d. 8. Sep. 2019
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Macy Wilbur
d. 8. Sep. 2019
"Melanie Martinez unveils the darker side of school in"K-12" ... Uncomfortable topics are explored in depth throughout "K-12." From losing innocence in the first track "The Wheels on the Bus" to a girl facing bulimia in "Orange Juice," Martinez digs deep into issues prevalent in our society ... Although "K-12" might not be the best album to add to a party playlist, it is definitely worth the listen. With intricate messages and themes that are usually avoided in music, paired with unconventional instruments and sounds, Martinez breaks the mold of typical pop artists. So, if you want to be angry at society, while bopping to chill songs, "K-12" is perfect for you, even if you're in college".