Suckerpunch

"Armed with an unfiltered imagination and an unapologetic attitude, alt-pop superstar Chloe Moriondo tells an eclectic collection of surreal stories on new album 'Suckerpunch' ... From the bold, playful arrogance of 'Popstar' to the unhinged alternative electronic fusion in 'Hotel For Clowns', every song exudes an unwavering confidence. With her radio-ready vocal finesse and electro rhythms, you may initially be lured into thinking that Chloe is your typical US teenage pop sensation, yet (...) tracks like 'Dress up' erode this veneer and reveal an angst-driven individual on a mission to channel their volatile imagination in this abstract collection of uniquely empowering anthems ... 'Suckerpunch' is a somewhat jumbled exploration of every dream you wish you'd never had. It is surreal in content, pleasingly unformulaic in structure and, at times, overwhelmingly intense in delivery".

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"The former bedroom popstar trades twee daydreams on album number three for fearless, experimental pop ... Taking influence from Kesha's riotous breakout track 'Tik Tok' and the sleek cool of Britney Spears' 'Toxic', `Popstar' couldn't be more obvious about Moriondo's current ambitions, which see her trade the bedroom studio for a late-night rave. Following track `Fruity' is a glittering, party-starting anthem driven by euphoria and an unwavering sense of self, while 'Cdbaby<3' is an urgent, glitching electronic track made for hectic clubs ... Despite turning the amps up to 11 and approaching the album with reckless abandon, `Suckerpunch' never loses the sense of vulnerability that made Moriondo such a relatable star in the first place ... `Suckerpunch' is a bold sonic adventure that thrives on excess. Throughout the record's constantly shifting 13 tracks, Moriondo proves that she's an artist that can do it all, all while having an absolute ball".

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