The leap from bedroom-dweller to teenage riot instigator has been a swift and fruitful one, and what could be considered derivative is genuine in every sense.
Fake it Flowers is more than a record: It’s an unveiling of true rising talent.
The diary-entry nature of Bea's songwriting ... makes the fuzzy, bubblegum grunge of 'Fake It Flowers' a perfect brooding soundtrack.
This gift for distilling complex emotions into relatable songs is just as vital to Beabadoobee's music as her rapidly evolving sound, and both shine on Fake It Flowers.
Fake It Flowers is a very well-accomplished debut, featuring a consistent, enjoyable style, a fully-formed persona and catchy tunes which speak to the head and heart.
With Fake It Flowers, she’s on the cusp of something great, and only time will tell which side she falls on.
For all intents and purposes, Keep It Flowers is an edgy, brash, and well put together statement that mostly goes down easy.
At its best, Fake It Flowers is right up there with the first Veruca Salt record or That Dog’s Totally Crushed Out in its ability to fuse pensive elation, sugary guitar charge, and sweet pop melodies.
#9 | / | NME |
#11 | / | Dazed |
#11 | / | The Vinyl Factory |
#13 | / | Dork |
#18 | / | Far Out Magazine |
#22 | / | SPIN |
#23 | / | Clash |
#23 | / | Consequence of Sound |
#31 | / | Billboard |
#33 | / | Louder |