Eat (NXT Soundtrack)

Eat (NXT Soundtrack)
EP soundtrack by
Poppy
ReleasedJune 8, 2021 (2021-06-08)
Recorded2020–2021
Genre
Length14:24
LabelSumerian
ProducerPoppy
Poppy chronology
I Disagree
(2020) 		Eat (NXT Soundtrack)
(2021) 		Flux
(2021)

Eat (NXT Soundtrack) is the fourth extended play (EP) by American singer Poppy and the soundtrack for WWE NXT. It was released on June 8, 2021 by Sumerian Records during Poppy's appearance on the show.[3]

Although no official singles were released, several of the songs were promoted at various events throughout 2021.

Background and release

Following the release of the noise album Music to Scream To and the Christmas EP A Very Poppy Christmas in the second semester of 2020, Poppy revealed in an interview to the magazine Spin in December that she was working on her fourth studio album and other projects.[4] On March 13, 2021, Poppy announced through her social media she would be performing a new song at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards,[5] The following day, the track "Eat" was performed for the first time, but was not released as a single at the time.[6] A month later, on April 6, it was announced that Poppy would debut a new song on NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver.[7] A cover of Adam and the Ants' "Stand and Deliver" and an original song called "Say Cheese" were performed at the event.[8] On April 20, "Say Cheese" became the official theme song for NXT.[9]

On June 8, Poppy returned to the show NXT and released the EP Eat (NXT Soundtrack) live, featuring "Eat", "Say Cheese" and three new songs. "Dark Dark World" was also announced as the theme song for In Your House.[3]

Critical reception

Revolver Magazine praised Eat (NXT Soundtrack) as "some of [Poppy's] best work yet", calling it "heavier" and "skronkier". In June 2021, the EP was included in the magazine's list of 20 Best Albums of 2021 so far, and the title track was included in the list of 30 Best Songs of 2021 so far.[1][10]

Year-end lists

Publication Accolade Year Rank Ref.
Revolver 25 Best Albums of 2021
2021
9
[11]

Track listing

Eat (NXT Soundtrack) track listing[12]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Eat"
3:01
2."Say Cheese"
  • Poppy
  • Greatti
2:42
3."Cue"
  • Poppy
  • Greatti
3:26
4."Breeders"
2:26
5."Dark Dark World"
  • Poppy
  • Greatti
2:49
Total length:14:24

Release history

Release dates and formats for Eat (NXT Soundtrack)
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various June 8, 2021
Sumerian [12]
July 2021 Cassette [13]
United States April 20, 2024 Twelve-inch vinyl [14]

References

  1. ^ a b Enis, Eli (June 21, 2021). "30 best songs of 2021 so far". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  2. ^ BrooklynVegan staff (June 30, 2021). "31 New Songs Out Today". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Poppy releases NXT soundtrack "EAT"". WWE. June 8, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  4. ^ Reed, Ryan. "Poppy teases new album with a 'completely different sonic vibe'". SPIN.
  5. ^ "Poppy (@poppy) on Twitter". Twitter.
  6. ^ Daly, Rihan (March 14, 2021). "Watch Poppy debut new song 'Eat' at Grammys 2021". NME.
  7. ^ "Poppy to perform and debut new song at Night 2 of NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver this Thursday". WWE.
  8. ^ Grayshon, Levi (April 9, 2021). "Twitter reacts to NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver Night Two". Sportskeeda.
  9. ^ Middleton, Mark (April 21, 2021). "Watch the New WWE NXT Intro Video with New Theme and Graphics Style". Wrestling Headlines.
  10. ^ "20 best albums of 2021 so far". Revolver Magazine. June 14, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  11. ^ "25 Best Albums of 2021". Revolver Magazine. November 28, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  12. ^ a b "EAT (NXT Soundtrack) - Poppy - Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  13. ^ "Poppy - "EAT" Purple Cassette Tape – Sumerian Merch". sumerianmerch.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  14. ^ "SpecialRelease | RECORD STORE DAY". recordstoreday.com. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.