Hippo Campus

Bambi

In Bambi, Hippo Campus takes a much more personal, downbeat approach as a change of pace for the followup to the light-hearted, dreamlike debut: Landmark. I respect that they're experimenting more, and I think they pulled it off quite well for the most part.

With only 10 tracks, a consistent sound, and nice transitions, this album goes by as smoothly as it does quickly.

The highlight of this record for me is definitely the beautiful and catchy vocal melodies; They're very pleasant, and ... read more

A few great songs, but most of this is really forgettable. After loving the bright and shimmering brand of indie pop that Hippo Campus doubled down on on their debut, I can't help but be sort of disappointed by this foray into bland synthpop.

Favorite Tracks: Doubt, Passenger, Golden, Anxious

Least Favorite Tracks: Bambi, Bubbles

I heard a couple of Hippo Campus’s songs last year. But this is a whole different beast! This is a move from the Vampire Weekend-esque sound to a synthpop direction. It’s still very hooky and well-written and “Bambi” is a fun record, overall. Sadly, I think the next record will be shot and killed by a bunch of hunters. :(

Fav Tracks: Doubt, Passenger, Golden, Anxious, Honestly, Bambi

Least Fav Tracks: Bubbles

Score:
8.1
Great

C’mon! The joke was obvious!

Deep and metaphorical lyrics. I love on how they keep experimenting their music throughout this album. Some songs are bop some are aight. 😄 I listened to this album more than once. I don't seem to feel bored just listening. Haha.

Fave Tracks:
▪ Think It Over
▪ Bubbles
▪ Doubt
▪ Passenger
▪ Bambi