Hollywood's Bleeding
| Post Malone
Hollywood's Bleeding
Hollywood's Bleeding is the third studio album by American rapper Post Malone. It was released on September 6, 2019, by Republic Records. The album features guest appearances from DaBaby, Future, Halsey, Meek Mill, Lil Baby, Ozzy Osbourne, Travis Scott, SZA, Swae Lee, and Young Thug. -Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
The divisive pop star still gets bogged down in melancholy, but the charm of Post Malone’s third album is in his versatile voice and his ability to make a great hook inside pretty much any song.
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Vulture
Hollywood’s Bleeding is a step toward this realization and a solid plate of downcast sounds for the passage into fall.
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Consequence of Sound
The famously tatted rapper, singer, and songwriter continues to churn out chart-toppers.
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Variety
The follow-up to 2018’s "Beerbongs & Bentleys" mostly goes to softer places, but he still wants to nurture his bad-boy side, too.
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Los Angeles Times
Musical progress, if not emotional, for sad king of streaming.
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Hip Hop DX
Post Malone Backstrokes In His Sorrow On The Star-Studded “Hollywood's Bleeding”.
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The Atlantic
The ubiquitous singer/rapper’s third album, Hollywood’s Bleeding, goes darker but not deeper.
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Rolling Stone
The rapper’s third album further demonstrates his gift for turning dreamy darkness into Top 40 gold.
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NME
At times he sounds like Julian Casablancas. At others he sounds like '70s FM radio. This accomplished and eclectic record, though, could only come from Post Malone.
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The Post Athens
‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ doesn’t do Post Malone’s talent justice.
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Gold Derby
There is a lot to appreciate in his music.
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The Lamron
Post Malone’s newest album is an incredible listen and promises to blow fans away with every lyric, tune and celebrity feature.
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The Ratings Game
Post Malone is such a lovable artist, mainly because he comes across like an ordinary joe with an ordinary voice and ordinary problems. Somehow, this ordinary guy knows how to put together a song masterfully, so you can’t hate on him when he tries to expand on his artistry.
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Stereogum
A master craftsman of melodies that sound perfect trilled and warbled through vocal processors against miasmic trap beats, garnished with the occasional guitar solo.
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Uproxx
It helps that he still has pop at the forefront of his consciousness. Those omnivorous sensibilities are what allow him to synthesize all these conflicting and contrasting styles into a unified sound.
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Hot New Hip Hop
Hollywood's Bleeding is not a bad album. It not only proves that Post Malone can still create an impactful album but it also speaks to his curation skills.
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All Music
Hollywood's Bleeding is a huge step forward for the guarded superstar, one that doesn't sacrifice the essential elements that made him such a surprise hitmaker, and pushes him even further into the pop-savvy landscape where he belongs.
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University News
Post did not fail with this album. I guarantee there will be a few songs on here you end up playing on repeat.
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The Denisonian
It would be a gross understatement to say that Post Malone’s third album is enjoyable.
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The Sunday Times
Dismal and boastful.
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Vulture Hound
The album seems to be living up to its reputation, and is worth a listen, but it’ll be interesting to see where Posty goes from here.
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Hotpress
Malone’s rapping style is an acquired taste that grows more-ish if you can get used to it. And there are some high points: such as the Father John Misty hook-up ‘Myself’. But the self pity is exhausting.
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Oakton Outlook
Rapper's new album offers fans a darker look at his art.
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Clash Music
A rapper doing exactly what he wants.
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The Fader
There’s plenty of songs on here that are completely fine. But my main problem with Hollywood’s Bleeding, and maybe Post Malone overall, is that it sounds like it was made by someone who hates music to be consumed by other people who hate music.
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CU Sentry
It’s a shame that he didn’t come on the scene when everyone was having a folky, alternative-y, white-guys-with-beards- singing-around-a-campfire phase. Malone would have excelled in that genre for sure.
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The Utah Statesman
“Hollywood’s Bleeding” is an enjoyable listen for any fan and anyone interested in genre fusions.
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The Musical Hype
Grammy-nominated rapper/singer Post Malone delivers another enjoyable, crowd-pleasing affair with his third album, ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding.’
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The Reflector
I will admit, I am a little bias when it comes to Post Malone and will always think anything he does is great.
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The Quad
If you are just getting into Post Malone and you do not know much about him or his music, I believe that this is a great start. If you stay away from the two songs I mentioned, the album is a great listen at anytime.
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FHN Today
“Hollywood’s Bleeding” is a chart topper.
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Red and Black
From an introspective look into fame to letting someone you care about go, Malone does it all on this album and delivers another batch of hits.
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The Daily Nebraskan
“Hollywood’s Bleeding” is the addition Post Malone needed in his catalogue, proving he really is the multi-faceted artist he claims to be through the pop- and rap-filled tracks of his debut “Stoney,” to more rock-driven songs on “Beerbongs and Bentleys.”
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Hawk Eye
This is Malone’s most adventurous album yet, but it seems that he is unsure of what genre he’s in. In some songs, it seems like he’s a rap artist and in the next, it sounds like he’s trying to impersonate Blink 182.
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Thomas Bleach
Post Malone is getting darker. He’s getting increasingly mature. And he’s growing his artistry.
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Beat Route
Regardless of how you feel about the awkward kid who made “White Iverson” becoming one of the world’s biggest pop stars against all odds, you’re definitely going to have Hollywood’s Bleeding stuck in your head for weeks.
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The Sound Board Reviews
It could’ve been done better overall, and even though Hollywood’s Bleeding does have the flashes evident of a continually dominating force in modern music, Post has been more compelling in the past, and he’s achieved a lot more with much less.
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The Fresh Committee
Conversely, the album has plenty of passable pop-rap songs that go in one ear and out the other. For me, at least.
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The Mic Magazine
Post Malone has successfully captivated his widespread fan base with his third album, with many singing the praises of Hollywood’s Bleeding, so I imagine we’ll be continuing to see his success and plenty more hits in the near future.
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Wildcat 91.9 FM
It’s the duality of Hollywood’s Bleeding that makes it a special project.
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WTBU Radio
If you’re a fan of Post Malone, you’ll like the album. If you’re a fan of music, you’ll love some of the album.
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RMU Sentry Media
This album is definitely a hit.
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Dscribe
This album is career-defining for Post Malone in every sense.
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411 Mania
He might be lacking in self-awareness and edge, but he is a worthy popstar. One who pushes at the boundaries of his sound in an attempt to evolve while reconciling his oversized egotism into something worthwhile.
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Banger of the Day
His most controversial yet.
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Lafayette Student News
Post Malone continues his dominance of pop music with ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding,’ takes successful musical risks.
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iStandard Producers
This is a record for anybody determined to grab their life by the horns! Very inspirational!
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Power96 Radio
His mutability is exactly what you expect from his work and what his fans demand, so by those standards and HIS standards — he delivered.
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MIC DROP MUSIC
Overall Post Malone hits some high notes on this album but a lot of it comes off as repetitive and formulated. The more genuine songs naturally come off better- and if we cut out some of the fat with unneeded songs he could really make a stellar album. But for now we’ll just have to wait and see what he does next.
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Study Breaks
A Fantastical Shift Into Darker Lyrical Writing.
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The Roar
Post Malone’s ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ gives listeners a chance to see the rapper’s authentic feelings.
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Hit Up Ange
With 17 tracks, I was hoping for more substance but enjoyed the ride.
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RUBICON Online
Hollywood’s Bleeding draws in Post Malone fans, new and old, and displays his raw talent.
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Popdust
Post always had a symphony behind him. He's just letting us all hear it for the first time.
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Idiot for Hip-Hop
Oh, I got energy, energy! Post Malone's album has me flabbergasted!! I'm so surprised at myself!!!
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The Anomaly Diary
I love Post Malone so I obviously enjoyed this record. I would give it a solid 8/10 because it could have been better, or worse, I don’t know lol.
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The Pathfinder
“Hollywood’s Bleeding” is a perfect mix of Post’s flowing rap and euphonious singing voice, and its versatility will leave all listeners with something to enjoy.
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Entertainment Weekly
‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ Exhibits Post Malone’s Unique Affinity for Pop Artistry.
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The General Idea
I give this album a 10/10 rating, every track on this album is just as good as the next, Post never disappoints.
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Black Boy Bulletin
Every album has been better than the last, and Hollywood’s Bleeding is his first album to truly adhere to a concept and explore the sonic universe around it. And he does it damn well.
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The Pearl Post
This may end up being one of the best albums of 2019.
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Cavalier Daily
The world-famous rapper incorporates both rap and pop music successfully into an album of genuinely enjoyable tracks.
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The Needle Drop
Post Malone loses focus on his sophomore album.
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Livewire
It failed to top his previous projects in quality but this album is and will be a commercial success.
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Spectrum Pulse
Maybe it was just a process of wearing me down, but I would argue he's gotten better too, and when you consider this is a more streamlined package... yeah, what the hell, check it out.
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The Gonzaga Bulletin
As the final few seconds of “Hollywood’s Bleeding” come to a close, you’re left wanting more. More insight into Malone’s existential journey in stardom, more sonic variety and more of commitment to the somber sound established in the opening moments of the album.
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Reflector Online
Post Malone's new album is bleeding great things.
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The College Chat
Post Malone released his newest album titled Hollywood’s Bleeding and it’s safe to say that it’s a smash hit.
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APN Magazine
Overall, “Hollywood’s Bleeding” is a great album, but it does not compare to Malone’s previous two albums, which have more of a unique sound and feel more personal. The songs on this album, while fantastic, do not live up to my expectations.
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The Orion
After three badass albums and monumental tours, I can only imagine how good Post Malone’s fourth studio album will be. Until then, we have 17 brand new songs that will keep us entertained.
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Second Song on the Album
Where Hollywood’s Bleeding falls down is its refusal to challenge and make any effort to be anything other than disposable.
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The Collegian
Post Malone fails at consistency on ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’.
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The Wittenberg Torch
“Hollywood’s Bleeding” is little more than a bloody mess.
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Daily Campus
“Hollywood’s Bleeding” encapsulated Malone’s unique mixture of rap and rock music.
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The Niles West News
Overall, I’d give “Hollywood’s Bleeding” a 9.5/10 because of the variety of songs and Post Malone’s angelic voice. I would heavily recommend giving this album a listen, who knows, you might find your new favorite song.
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Vinyl Me, Please
Post’s masochistic rich shtick is threatening to gnaw away at his potential, as evidenced by the sub-narrative of heartbreak and betrayal that plays out like Gaslight Grillz without a DJ Drama tag in sight.
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The Rotunda
Overall this is a solid album from Malone and definitely shows improvements in his songwriting and his musical talent.
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La Vista
Post Malone impressively blends eras of music to compose “Hollywood’s Bleeding”.
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The Chimes
His third album’s one-note lyricism and bland production suggest that “Beerbongs and Bentleys” might have been a fluke.
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The Lobby Observer
Those who know me well are aware that Post is by far my favorite artist, and I am a huge fan of his new work.
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The Dead Toons
Malone’s rapping model is an acquired style that grows more-ish if you will get used to it. And there are some excessive factors: such because the Father John Misty hook-up ‘Myself’. However the self pity is exhausting.
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Kaleidoscope
Malone’s new album continues to showcase his ability to combine musical genres such as rap, hip hop, pop and more.
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Spectra
This album is creative and catchy and it is probably one of my favorite albums of 2019.
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The Miami Student
“Hollywood’s Bleeding” definitely delivers.
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DJ Booth
On ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding,’ Post Malone makes the most of his pliable vocal tone, pop-sensibilities, and curatorial ear while downplaying his greatest weakness: himself.
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Entertainment News Boom
That in 2019 Malone has managed to keep his head down and nose clean of old controversies such as cultural appropriation charges, or of choosing Dylan lyrics over hip-hop texts, does not hurt when it comes to the clearer, gentler focus of “Hollywood’s Bleeding.”
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The Dart Mouth
His third album reflects complex emotions of melancholia and regret, differing profoundly from the aggressive, angry lyrics of his past two albums.
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Audiblewav
Overall, Hollywood’s Bleeding is a great album. Although it has its drawbacks, it still does a good job telling the story of a man who has to handle the struggles of fame and fortune, all while trying to balance it with his personal life.
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CU Independent
In his third album, Post Malone has found his own sound, one that’s free of the constraints of any one genre, a sound that creates hit after hit for the radio without fitting into that safe pop song formula.
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Pure grain audio
Hollywood’s Bleeding finds Post Malone tackling a number of genres with a diverse and impressive supporting cast. I
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Rap Reviews
What Malone may lack in depth he makes up for in style, crooning effortlessly over a quality of selection of beats, letting his guests take up the slack when he doesn’t have enough of himself to give to a track.
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Music Connnection
Hollywood's Bleeding takes listeners on an emotional ride through Malone's life. Notable features from heavy-weights like Meek Mill, Future, Travis Scott, plus a special piece from Ozzy Osbourne, make Hollywood's Bleeding worth listening to.
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National Post
Though Malone tries to remove himself on “Hollywood’s Bleeding” from the body bags and violated women he made famous on 2018’s “Beerbongs,” guest star Young Thug’s high-pitched raps bring Post right back to the start with his “slice you and dice you” lyrics.
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Rubicon
He commonly hits on the themes of emotional instability as well as uncertainty in trust towards those around him. Hollywood’s Bleeding draws in Post Malone fans, new and old, and displays his raw talent.
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Legends will never die
it seems like him hopping on the emo rap bandwagon & failing miserably. By far the worst thing he’s done to date.
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Viking Vanguard
“Hollywood’s Bleeding” as a whole is a blend of rhythm and blues, hip hop and rock ‘n’ roll. Some of Malone early fans might be disappointed thinking Malone was releasing another completely filled hip hop album.
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MC Cheque
His vocals and melodies continue to shine bright as ever on a tracklist that only warrants a couple skips. The billions of streams are yet again justified.
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