Choke (Poppy EP)
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Released | June 28, 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
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Length | 16:50 | |||
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Choke is the second extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter Poppy. It was released on June 28, 2019, and it was her last project under Mad Decent.[2] Containing influence from various different genres, the EP has often been labeled as genre-blending.[3]
In support of the EP, Poppy embarked on the co-headlining Threesome Tour in 2019 alongside Bring Me the Horizon and Sleeping with Sirens.[4]
Background[edit]
Poppy released her second studio album Am I a Girl? in 2018. On the latter half of the album she began using metal influences, notably on "X".[5] Poppy initially created the song "Voicemail" as a follow-up to "X", before eventually amalgamating enough material for a full extended play.[1]
Poppy announced "Voicemail" during an interview with Forbes.[6] She said it was chosen to be the lead single to bridge "X" to Choke because "we saw that visual [the black and white music video] so strongly that I think it needed to tell the story next."[7] To promote the single, Poppy created a phone number where fans could leave a voicemail to her.[1]
In an interview with Gigwise, Poppy revealed that the project was intended to be called Meat, after the fourth track, but she decided to abandon the idea.[1]
Reception[edit]
American music blog Ones to Watch described the EP as a 'modern metal version' of Marina's second album Electra Heart.[3] British site Gigwise compared the chords and bass used throughout the project to Nine Inch Nails.[1]
Promotion[edit]
"Voicemail" was released as Choke's lead single on January 31, 2019. Its black and white music video has been described by Alternative Press to be her "creepiest music video to date."[8] The second single "Scary Mask" features American rock band Fever 333, and it was released on May 29, 2019.[9][10] The song has been performed by Poppy live at WWE NXT.[11] The title track, "Choke", was released as the final single on June 19, 2019, along with the pre-order of the EP.[12] The song premiered on BBC Radio 1 before its official release.[2]
Track listing[edit]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Choke" | Titanic Sinclair | 4:02 | |
2. | "Voicemail" |
| Sinclair | 2:42 |
3. | "Scary Mask" (featuring Fever 333) |
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| 3:02 |
4. | "Meat" |
| Sinclair | 3:32 |
5. | "The Holy Mountain" |
| Sinclair | 3:32 |
Total length: | 16:50 |
Release history[edit]
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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Various | June 28, 2019 | Mad Decent | [13] | |
July 26, 2019 | Cassette | [14] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Poppy's track by track guide to new EP Choke | Gigwise". www.gigwise.com. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
- ^ a b "Poppy Debuts "Choke" and Reveals Track List & Pre-Order for New EP". CelebMix. 2019-06-19. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
- ^ a b "Ones To Watch". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ Childers, Chad (August 7, 2019). "Bring Me the Horizon Announce Fall 'Threesome' Tour". Loudwire. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
- ^ Cromer, Ronnie. "Heavy Metal for Hippies | "X" – Poppy". Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff. "Poppy Shares Details On New Single 'Voicemail,' WWE Collaboration, AR Experience At Sundance & More". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Macias, Ernesto (2019-02-01). "Poppy Is Your mommy in Her Video for "Voicemail"". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Magazine, Alternative Press. "Poppy unleashes creepy music video, experimental new song "Voicemail"". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "Poppy teams up with FEVER 333 on heavy new single "Scary Mask"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "Poppy Has a New EP and Is Coming to VidCon". PAPER. 2019-05-09. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
- ^ Neilstein, Vince (2020-10-30). "Watch: Poppy Performs "Scary Mask" on WWE NXT". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Michael, Michael Love (2019-06-19). "Bops Only: 10 Songs You Need to Start Your Weekend Right". PAPER Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Choke - EP by Poppy, retrieved 2021-04-05
- ^ "Poppy - Choke". Zia Records. Retrieved 2024-03-27.