The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess

This is the album I submitted so of course I'm going to rate it highly ;) Now as to why I submitted it: the original book has done a really poor job at representing pop music post 2000s. Seriously there is no Lady Gaga album? Katy Perry? Ed Sheeran? One Direction? Rihanna? Justin Bieber? Spice Girls? BTS? The list goes on. I get that the music isn't for everyone but in terms of reach and influence and impact, they absolutely should be listened to. You're telling me that some obscure British band from the 90s that barely has any impact on the industry or music be on the list but not Lady Gaga? Pretty pathetic. Also I found the list did a poor job at representing queer music. There are some here and there but it felt very under-represented. As a queer person, this isn't surprising so I wanted to rectify it a bit. With so many options to submit, I realised in the end that it had to be Chappell. I've been a fan since 2021 and when I saw her in a small club in 2023 I walked out knowing I would never see her again in a tiny room again. Cut to 2024 where she became a cultural phenomenon (Femininomenon) and absolutely exploded. She also is unabashedly queer and wears her influences on her sleeve (especially drag). Her music has meant a lot to me in the last 3ish years since I've been listening and I'm happy to be able to see her 3 times this upcoming year in 2025 (she's headlining so many festivals). Reading some of the other comments, I definitely agree with those who disagree with it. I think what makes the user submitted albums interesting is the wide range of viewpoints and musical tastes. I definitely haven't liked all the albums I've gotten so far. I really do believe this album will stand the test of time and will be looked back on fondly. Hell even if it's forgotten, HOT TO GO will be this generations YMCA (speaking of which... no Village People?). My personal rating: 5/5 My rating relative to the list: 5/5 Should this have been included on the original list? It's my submission so yes :)

Catchy, catchy, catchy. And saucy. Super graphic ultra modern pop perfection. Rating: 4.5 Playlist track: HOT TO GO! Date listened: 19/12/24

I have been meaning to listen to more from Chappell Roan as up until today I have only heard portions of her music in clips in the media. I’m very glad this came up here and got me moving on that intention. This is a fantastically crafted album that I instantly loved (I LOVE the opening song - creating and then working the word Femininomenon into the music is pretty impressive!). This is a lot of fun to listen to! Really terrific!

Of course, yes yes sure 4 HOT TO GO! Is so fckn good, but the rest of the album doesen't really square up.

nope

Thank you to whoever put this on the list. I love this album and honestly think that this and brat could make it on the real list in a couple editions. The 80s anthem influence mixed with creative songwriting and a charismatic vocalist are the reason two songs from this album were on my spotify wrapped this year.

I heard the name of this very recent pop- artist several times, but did not really listen to her music. I was pleasantly surprised, and I get why she 's so popular right now

Heartbreaking: Another potentially amazing modern pop album held back by generic, soulless production. Still catchy and an unabashedly queer, decently fun listen though. Belongs on the original list, and I can honestly see it getting added in the newest edition (Brat is absolutely getting on, right?). "HOT TO GO!" was great. Just really hoping to one day get to hear a modern pop album that doesn't sound like a slab of processed ham.

Definitely too recent an LP to qualify for a best-of-all-time list just yet, which also sums up my thoughts on modern pop albums in general – Roan is clearly immensely talented, and her delivery does sound more genuine than most, but will anyone care about this album in 1-2 years? Despite Chappell’s heartfelt vocals, this feels like another slickly-produced corporate pop LP that lacks an overall soul. Sure, it’s catchy as hell and has some notable queer representation, but then again so do many other albums in this vein that dropped this year. Just feels like another cycle of the industry hype machine in general, and I doubt any of these tracks will be on people’s minds in less than a year once the new lab-grown smash hit album of the summer eclipses the public’s attention span soon enough.

It must be weird being a pop singer. You have to do the exact same things everyone else has done for like 40 years now, but you also have to pretend you're the first to do it. This latest run of female pop singers are all caught up in a trend of pretending they're a wild combination of hot and dangerous. They're neither, obviously. This one has the added advantage of an androgynous name, which I can only assume is an appeal to the gay community (her real name is probably Amanda or Madison or something). The album cover is obviously the same deal. Hot, dangerous and gay. Holy shit she's a revolutionary girl boss inspiration. Of course, you have to look past the fact it's just Kate Bush (or Lorde ripping off Kate Bush) mixed with Taylor Swift, but once you do that, holy shit this will blow your mind. Also, probably a wig. What is it with 2020s pop singers and wigs? 2/5.

Love love love. I know people are saying that this is too new to be included, but sometimes you can tell that an album is going to be a classic. And to those that say that there is nothing original here, you need to have a good long look at the world and try to find ANYTHING original….and good. And while you’re at it stop being a d**k. This album stands out, it has the X Factor, like Taylor Swift. Can’t put your finger on it but there’s just something about it. Pink Pony Club lives in my head rent free, and it is welcome.

Probably a bit too modern to be on this list of user favorite albums but yet here we are. A pretty good pop album. The singer has good range and is a blend of Leon, Taylor Swift, Kesha and Adele. Not as talented as some on that list but the influence in this album is obvious. The album has fun pop anthem female empowerment songs and that’s enough to build a following and sometimes plenty of critics. Nice average pop album. Doubt I’ll revisit it though. 5.5/10

Thanks to memes or the internet or whatever I was familiar with Chappell in abstract. I had also heard clips of Pink Pony like 100x. But listening to the album in full, I totally fucking get it. This thing is SO good. Full on bubblegum pop revitalized for the 2020s. She's got some pipes on her, and the songs all have enough variety to be interesting while still maintaining the pop aesthetic. Due to coincidental events happening in my life *while listening* to this album, it will hold a place in my heart forever.

Rating: 9/10 Best songs: Femininomenon, Red wine supernova, After midnight, Super graphic ultra modern girl, Hot to go, Picture of you, Pink pony club, Guilty pleasure

A modern masterpiece! Chappell Roan is Gen Z's Liz Phair and I am fucking OBSESSED! I'm an old Millennial whose musical tastes have stayed staunchly narrow as I've aged, I'm known for sticking with the grunge, pop, alt, and classic rock that makes me feel that exquisite nostalgic ache that only the music of your youth can. Once in a while I branch out. For something worthy. This is worthy! It's poppy and catchy but so viciously raw and vulnerable too. Perfect combo of contrasts, it's delicious. I'm going to listen to it until I've completely overplayed it.

This album came out after I started the 1001 albums project, meaning I've wanted to listen but never had time. Hooray for including it! I love it!

It's so fun, and complete filth. I love it.

I never would have sought this out on my own, so thanks for recommending it. I'm unconvinced that this is an album I needed to hear before shuffling off, but it was pretty fun. Catchy, well-produced pop with a fun mix of torchy and danceable. The lyrics are strikingly honest and Chappell Roan has a strong vocal, but she loses steam somewhere on the back half. Fave Songs: Femininomenon, My Kink Is Karma, Coffee, Picture You

Good, solid pop music. Not really breaking any new ground, but I like her voice and the songs are catchy. 4 stars.

The Rise of Chappell Roan explained in an album.

An incredibly confident debut album that I enjoy more with each listen. The production and Roan’s songwriting are so strong, and the album combines amazing hooks and danceable pop with more tender and genuinely touching ballads. The lyrics are clever, impactful, and often very very horny, and the songs really stay with you. It does tail off a bit after Pink Pony Club in my opinion - the last three songs are probably the most forgettable on the album which is a bit of a shame as it gets so close to a perfect landing. But it is such a strong debut on the whole and, especially after blowing up even more with last year’s fantastic single Good Luck Babe (her best song by far), I’m very excited to see what Chappell does next. Not only does she write great music but she’s already proven herself to be a significant voice for change in the music industry, whether that’s being very vocal about trans rights and honouring her various influences from queer and drag culture to her recent speech after winning Best New Artist at the Grammys calling on record labels to offer healthcare and other work benefits to their musicians. The Midwest Princess has had a meteoric rise and I do not expect her fall to come any time soon

I don't consume much media outside my self-curated selections and the occasional oddball project like this, so I'd actually had minimal exposure to this artist I've been hearing so much about. After the hype I'm honestly a little surprised how much it came off for me as pretty straightforward pop. It was fine, I listened amiably enough, but it just didn't particularly distinguish itself. Lyrically yes there is racier and more societally fringe content but even there mostly it was good old fashioned 20-something dating angst.

This was actually pretty solid, and I found the singles to be the worst tracks.

Great fun catchy pop album. Diverse songs and amusing lyrics. The production is sometimes a bit too flat and the songs do not always stand out.

I like some of her songs but everything on here sounded the same to me.

Pop, synth-pop, dance-pop. Ni fu ni fa.

What a find. Great fun pop

Fantastic!

This is the second time I've listened to this album in a fortnight - and it's actually pretty good. Very poppy, although I do question whether this album will have staying power. It's just a shame that so many people are latching on to it being new. The fact that we've regressed to the point that campy excess is considered to be innovative really is heartbreaking. I guess it's a fight we have to have again and again and again.

I started with the intention of hating this completely due to the recentness and popularness. It’s nice vibes that remind of Obama-era danceable pop. A Lady Gaga of the 2020s. Will I be angry if my wife puts it on again? Nah. Did this change music history? Nah. Will we be listening to this in 40 years Nah. Would I get down to this if it was the sophomore year of my undergraduate. Hell yeah

She's definitely got enough HOOK. Well produced and good sounding. Though a little bit corny and over the top at times, it is definitely got swagger, style and a great pop angle. Enough variety and strong tracks to make it a fun listen.

Was all ready to hate on this as thought she was just another bland disposable singer in heavy make up of which there are thousands at this point in time. First song caught my attention as at it's best it's subversive pop acknowledging and playing within the genre. Certain songs seem like they could be sung by any whichever generic blonde the music industry is currently pushing (after midnight). At certain points her own style shines through (My Kink is Karma) That said there are quite a few songs which are just standard pop songs with a bit of sex talk in them to appeal to teenagers who think they're edgy (Casual) Overall interesting and better than 99% of chart music in the last 10 years. 3.4

This woman has great vocal energy, her music represents that dynamism and rhythm. I don't feel that the album has any songs that stand out as a hit, however it is a very consistent album in most of its tracks.