Death of a Cheerleader

Pom Pom Squad - Death of a Cheerleader
Critic Score
Based on 11 reviews
2021 Ratings: #190 / 753
User Score
Based on 205 ratings
2021 Rank: #365
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CRITIC REVIEWS

90
Clash

Fundamentally, Pom Pom Squad’s strengths lie in their theatrics as they submerge themselves gleefully in their own campiness.

80
Dork
Throughout ‘Death Of A Cheerleader’, the thrashing of guitar strings feels exorcising, but never overwhelming. For Pom Pom Squad it’s always been rooted in that rush of excitement that comes from finding something, or someone, you’ve been missing – including this album.
69
Pitchfork
Equally indebted to pioneering girl groups and her punk heroes, the New York singer-songwriter’s debut is a fiery exploration of love, anger, and coming-of-age.
cosmonauts
75

i just love indie rock.

very enjoyable but some songs can be cut off since it's too long for nothing.

AngelHerntz
69

En mi intento por tratar de abarcar la mayor cantidad de registros, o géneros posibles, me encuentro en ocasiones con discos sumamente establecidos en géneros determinados; que a su vez son buenos aportes por ensanchar el panorama anual de cada uno de ellos. Ese es el caso de Death of a Cheerleader, primer disco de Pom Pom Squad, trabajo fincado en un indie rock, con matices de post punk en ocasiones. Lo que quizá llegue a opacar su primera aportación este 2021, es ... read more

currentjoyys
90

FAVORITE TRACK: Drunk Voicemail

LEAST FAVORITE TRACK: Thank You and Goodnight

Oh honey I've been WAITING for this one. I've been anticipating this album with every single and review released of it. I love Pom Pom Squad's entire aesthetic and I could not wait to hear Death of a Cheerleader in full.

Even just the intro, Soundcheck, sets up a dreamy and weird entrance for the album and then it just takes off with Head Cheerleader, a light and catchy indie rock song. Mia Berrin's voice is ... read more

edienotsedgwick
75

Not much to say here! Good hooks, instrumentals that can perfectly straddle the line between rocking hard and sounding pretty, fun aesthetic that matches the music! :)

Also it’s so gay I love that part of it too!

ultravox
100

EDIT (23/06/2022): tenho um fraco por indie rock e sinceramente eu adorei este álbum aqui.

pois bem, o álbum é de indie rock, e pra mim foi um dos lançamentos mais legais do ano passado. a estética em si é mto interessante e se fizeram isso antes eu diria que ela veio e fez algo melhor.

o som aqui é bem trabalhado graças a composição e a voz da vocalista, que aqui eu diria que é algo bem indie rock, algo que vc veria ... read more

AndrewK
65

This filled the Snail Mail-shaped hole punched in my chest in ways Valentine could never.

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Track List

1Soundcheck
0:51
79
2Head Cheerleader
3:08
86
3Crying
3:09
84
4Second That
2:32
79
5Cake
1:48
75
6Lux
1:39
80
7Crimson + Clover
2:03
77
8Red with Love
2:28
79
9Forever
3:10
77
10Shame Reactions
1:32
82
11Drunk Voicemail
3:29
85
12This Couldn't Happen
1:26
81
13Be Good
2:36
82
14Thank You and Goodnight
0:23
70
Total Length: 30 minutes
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Added on: June 8, 2021