Amaarae – Fountain Baby

Album Info

Artist: Amaarae

Title: Fountain Baby

Year: 2023

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Tracklist

  • 1. All My Love (0:43)
  • 2. Angels in Tibet (2:22)
  • 3. Co-Star (2:46)
  • 4. Princess Going Digital (3:09)
  • 5. Big Steppa (2:56)
  • 6. Reckless & Sweet (2:39)
  • 7. Wasted Eyes (2:28)
  • 8. Counterfeit (2:36)
  • 9. Disguise (2:49)
  • 10. Sex, Violence, Suicide (4:13)
  • 11. Sociopathic Dance Queen (2:19)
  • 12. Aquamarie Luvs Ecstasy (4:38)
  • 13. Water From Wine (2:36)
  • 14. Come Home To God (3:19)

Review

Amaarae's "Fountain Baby" is like a musical chameleon on a caffeine binge—constantly shifting and surprising you at every turn. Bursting onto the scene in 2023, this album is a cocktail of R&B, hip-hop, Afropop, punk, and alternative rock mixed with such effortless flair that you'll wonder if genre barriers were ever even a thing. Imagine being whisked off into a sonic theme park where each track offers a new ride—thrilling and unexpected.

From the ethereal vibes of "Angels in Tibet" to the steamy allure of "Reckless & Sweet," Amaarae is flexing her versatility like she's trying to win a bet with herself. "Counterfeit" throws you straight into early-2000s movie nostalgia, thanks to KZ Didit's enchanting production, while "Wasted Eyes" starts with a koto solo and digs into the raw emotions of a fractured romance. Critics are throwing bouquets at "Fountain Baby" like it's the musical MVP, with a stellar 95/100 on Metacritic and Pitchfork anointing it "Best New Music." If you're looking for an album that redefines what it means to be a global pop sensation, "Fountain Baby" is your ticket. - Chloe