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The Idol, Vol. 1 [Music From the HBO Original Series]
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  • Summary: Songs from the HBO series The Idol were ultimately released as six EPs featuring songs performed by Lily-Rose Depp, The Weeknd, Future, Jennie, Lil Baby, Ramsey, Troye Sivan, Suzanna Son, and Moses Sumney.
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
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  1. Variety
    Jul 28, 2023
    90
    A soundtrack that stands as a far more rewarding and cohesive document than its televised counterpart.
  2. The Guardian
    Jul 28, 2023
    80
    The good news is you don’t need to subject yourself to The Idol to appreciate its soundtrack. Although most numbers riff on the show’s content, their musings on the ugly underbelly of celebrity and disturbingly dysfunctional relationships are ambiguous enough to be enjoyed on their own terms.
  3. Pitchfork
    Jul 28, 2023
    61
    It [Mike Dean's "The Lure"], too, deserved a better show, and sets the tone for the songs to come, all sexual synth tracks that deploy dramatic minor chords to hint at a seamy undertone.
  4. HipHopDX
    Jul 28, 2023
    52
    The Idol’s soundtrack narrowly avoids disaster thanks to a few good guests and captivating solo performances from its lead, but just like the show, it severely mishandles its women. Lily-Rose Depp has a decent enough voice but instead, she’s relegated to generic pop girl, while Suzanna Son doubles down on the Halsey effect to make her voice stand out.

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