Versatile (Pop Evil album)

Versatile
Studio album by
Pop Evil
ReleasedMay 21, 2021 (2021-05-21)
Length41:07
LabeleOne Music
Pop Evil chronology
Pop Evil
(2018) 		Versatile
(2021) 		Skeletons
(2023)
Singles from Pop Evil
  1. "Let The Chaos Reign"
    Released: April 29, 2020
  2. "Work"
    Released: April 30, 2020
  3. "Breathe Again"
    Released: November 13, 2020
  4. "Set Me Free"
    Released: March 19, 2021
  5. "Survivor"
    Released: July 8, 2021

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]

Track listing

Versatile track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Let the Chaos Reign"3:19
2."Set Me Free"3:20
3."Breathe Again"3:12
4."Work"3:55
5."Inferno"3:53
6."Stronger (The Time Is Now)"3:10
7."Raise Your Flag"2:45
8."Human Nature"3:38
9."Survivor"4:03
10."Worst in Me"3:23
11."Same Blood"3:22
12."Fire Inside"3:07
Total length:41:07

Charts

Chart (2021) Peak
position
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[5] 21

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions
US
Main.
Rock
[6] 		CAN
Rock
[7]
"Work"[8] 2020 8 40
"Let the Chaos Reign"[8] — —
"Breathe Again" 1 —
"Set Me Free"[9] 2021 — —
"Survivor"[10] 1 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

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