Gfotybucks
| Gfotybucks | ||||
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | November 17, 2017 | |||
| Studio | PC Music HQ | |||
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| Length | 37:41 | |||
| Label | PC Music | |||
| Producer | A. G. Cook | |||
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Gfotybucks (stylised in all caps) is the debut compilation album by British singer GFOTY. It was released 17 November 2017 by music collective and label PC Music.[3] Most of the album's nineteen tracks had appeared on two previous EPs GFOTY had released, VIPOTY and Call Him a Doctor, or were previously released as singles. Additionally, some of the tracks on the album are covers. Consequently, the album was framed as a greatest hits collection.[4] Gfotybucks would also mark GFOTY's first and last album release under PC Music.[5]
Background and release
[edit]In addition to songs from her two previous EPs, some tracks released as singles over the years. Two of which, "My Song", and "Don't Wanna / Let's Do It", received attention from critics.[6][7]
The physical edition of Gfotybucks was released alongside a thirty-two page magazine, designed by GFOTY, that included lyrics, recipes, and artwork.[8] The album was promoted by "opening a branch" of Gfotybucks, alluding to coffee chain Starbucks, for one night at the Five Miles Club in London.[4]
The album's cover art was photographed by PC Music labelmate Hannah Diamond.[8]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Clash | 6/10[9] |
Clash offered a mixed review of the album, saying that Gfotybucks offered both "button-pushing pranksterism" and "nuanced pop cultural critique". The magazine criticised the relatively short length of each track, as well as the experimental nature of the album, citing the lack of hooks in many of the tracks. However, the review highlighted the album's production, in addition to praising the individual tracks "Friday Night" and "Huge".[9]
Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop's review was also mixed, with Fantano praising Gfotybucks' concept, but describing it sonically as a "Frankenstein monster of pop music". Fantano also labelled the album as gimmicky, and criticised its listenability.[10]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Song" | 1:08 |
| 2. | "Believe" | 2:58 |
| 3. | "Don't Wanna / Let's Do It (Bucks Mix)" | 2:06 |
| 4. | "Tongue" | 2:42 |
| 5. | "Unbreak My Heart" | 0:45 |
| 6. | "Red Silver Blue" | 1:06 |
| 7. | "Poison" | 2:47 |
| 8. | "Huge" | 3:01 |
| 9. | "Mysterious GFOTY" | 1:23 |
| 10. | "Christmas Day" | 2:59 |
| 11. | "Lemsip (Bucks Mix)" | 1:30 |
| 12. | "All The Small Things" | 1:26 |
| 13. | "Lover" | 1:42 |
| 14. | "Drown Her" | 2:22 |
| 15. | "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" | 1:26 |
| 16. | "USA" | 2:24 |
| 17. | "Kiss" | 2:29 |
| 18. | "Nobody Does It Better" | 0:35 |
| 19. | "Friday Night" | 3:25 |
| Total length: | 37:41 | |
References
[edit]- ^ Marcus, Ezra (2017-11-28). "Futuristic diva GFOTY answers your sex and relationship questions". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (2020-05-22). "100 Gecs Raid the Barnyard in 'Stupid Horse' Remix With GFOTY, Count Baldor". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ Rettig, James (2017-11-09). "GFOTY – "Poison/Tongue" Video". Stereogum. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ a b Day, Laurence. "PC Music's GFOTY announces new Greatest Hits collection". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ Brandes, Bertie. "GFOTY: "I Think There's A Boy Next Door In All Us"". i-D. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ Joyce, Colin. "GFOTY: "My Song"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "GFOTY – "Don't Wanna / Let's Do It"". Stereogum. 2014-07-09. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ a b "PC Music's GFOTY preps the greatest greatest hits album GFOTYBUCKS, shares video for new song "Tongue"". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ a b "GFOTY - GFOTYBUCKS". Clash Magazine. 2017-12-13. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "GFOTY - GFOTYBUCKS". The Needle Drop. 2017-12-02. Retrieved 2025-07-23.