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90
In a way Claud becomes a character, someone you would root for in an offbeat coming-of-age film. In another way, we know their sentiments are all too real. Claud’s ability to create earnest, anecdotal songs ensures ‘Supermodels’ is not just a queer-pop triumph but a universal one.
2y
90
A masterclass in songwriting, versatility and production, Claud’s Supermodels will likely go down as one of the best records of 2023.
2y
80
Claud has not only found their voice, but knows just how to use it.
2y
80
On Supermodels, Claud combines humour with pure heart throughout, cultivating the ultimate soundtrack for summer and beyond.
2y
80
You can really feel that palpable sense of an artist breaking out of the bedroom and spreading their wings. A gem of a return.
2y
70
Throughout ... punchy hooks and melodic "whoa-ohs" accompany lyrics delivered with an ever-present frown and the suggestion that the title Supermodels was chosen to evoke alienation.
2y
70
Claud returns more self-assured than ever on Supermodels.
2y
60
The second album from the Chicago singer-songwriter is a bumpy transition from bedroom pop into the studio.
2y
An impressive and enjoyable set of indie pop cuts shows a maturation of sound and style as Claud approaches their sophomore release with this LP. While the style can fall in similar vain to projects in the same genre, those being repetitiveness and lack of variation, this project does enough to uphold itself enough to higher standards and deliver more. Decent 7
Records like this make me proud to be a Day 1 supporter. I've seen Claud evolve from their little bedroom pop duo with their friends Josh under the name Toast to their solo debut to their first full LP. Every time I could hear progress, in terms of both production and songwriting, and this album shows Claud's growth as both this little human trying to figure out who they are and as this very promising musician who keeps on getting better. I think the production remains rather safe and simple ... read more
This one kind of shocked me?
This was kind of pitched to me as a Clairo/Boygenius adjacent album and I didn't expect to like it because of it - there is an overabundance of this sound nowadays and I think it's quite hard to be as good at this soft, emotional sound as these afforementioned artists. I think The Japenese House comes close and there definitely some other artists in this vain that I really appreciated, but going into 'Supermodels' I doubted that Claud would join ... read more
i really liked this off first listen, which surprised me to see a lot of people didn't like this album. yeah, i understand there are a lot of albums with this same sound, and it can feel a little industry-forward. but i think for an indie pop rock album, this has enough variation that you can stay entertained throughout the album. i think this is very solid, and it really did hit me hard with some of the lyrics. 8.3/10
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Track List
| 1 | Crumbs 2:10 | 69 |
| 2 | Dirt 3:11 | 76 |
| 3 | A Good Thing 2:45 | 72 |
| 4 | Every Fucking Time 2:47 | 64 |
| 5 | Wet 2:58 | 61 |
| 6 | Glass Wall 2:57 | 68 |
| 7 | It’s Not About You 3:15 | 72 |
| 8 | Paul Rudd 3:07 | 67 |
| 9 | The Moving On 3:10 | 76 |
| 10 | Climbing Trees 3:09 | 73 |
| 11 | Spare Tire 2:10 | 67 |
| 12 | All Over 3:09 | 63 |
| 13 | Screwdriver 3:31 | 62 |
Total Length: 38 minutes
