Versatile (Pop Evil album) explained

Versatile
Type:studio
Artist:Pop Evil
Cover:File:Versatile_Pop_Evil.png
Length:41:07
Label:eOne Music
Prev Title:Pop Evil
Prev Year:2018
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Next Year:2023

Versatile is the sixth studio album by American rock band Pop Evil. Released on May 21, 2021,[1] the work was published via Entertainment One.[2]

Critical reception

Blabbermouth stated that "Pop Evil's songwriting on Versatile zeros in on their juxtaposition of cinematic melody and heavy, unflinching groove. Deftly mixing fist-pumping anthems and timeless power ballads, Pop Evil delivers their most ambitious rebirth yet with a jaw-dropping and unpredictable album. Versatile sounds exactly like the name suggests. It distills the soaring melodies and driving riffs of Pop Evil's past and introduces an ambitious exploration of the future".[3] Nic Kubes of Modern Drummer stated that "Versatile gives both new and long-time Pop Evil fans something to celebrate, staying true to the band's recognizable sound, while also presenting something new at each turn. This record delivers a powerful and captivating performance, earning its place amongst the best in Pop Evil's body of work."[4]

Charts

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positions
US
Main.
Rock

[5]
CAN
Rock

[6]
"Work"20208 40
"Let the Chaos Reign"[7]
"Breathe Again"1
"Set Me Free"[8] 2021
"Survivor"[9] 1
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pop Evil proves 'Versatile' on sixth album, 5 Things to Know. Gary. Graff. The Oakland Press.
  2. Web site: POP EVIL To Release 'Versatile' Album On May 21st, Share New Single "Set Me Free". Jason. Price. March 19, 2021.
  3. Web site: POP EVIL Debuts New Single 'Set Me Free', Announces More 'Versatile' Album Details. March 19, 2021. Blabbermouth.
  4. Web site: Pop Evil "Versatile" Album Review with Hayley Cramer on Drums – 5/21/21. May 21, 2021.
  5. Pop Evil – Chart History: Mainstream Rock Songs . Billboard . June 18, 2021.
  6. Pop Evil – Chart History: Canada Rock . Billboard . June 18, 2021.
  7. Web site: Pop Evil Drops Two New Songs 'Work' & 'Let the Chaos Reign' From New Album | iHeartRadio . Iheart.com . 2020-05-01.
  8. Web site: POP EVIL Debuts New Single 'Set Me Free', Announces More 'Versatile' Album Details. March 19, 2021. BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
  9. Web site: Survivor. Amazon.