Poems of the Past
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Poems of the Past (stylized in all lowercase) is the sixth extended play (EP) and major label debut by Canadian rapper Powfu. It was released on May 15, 2020, through Columbia Records and Powfu Productions.
Background
The EP was announced on May 13, 2020. About the EP, Powfu said:
"The six songs on this EP are some of my favorites that I've ever recorded. I had a lot of fun experimenting with different features and sounds, and I hope everyone finds their own favorite song on it, whether they like hip-hop, punk, lo-fi or bedroom pop. Some of these songs were written about my own personal past, some are romantic stories I wanted to tell, but now they're for the fans to interpret for themselves."
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| NME |
Jon Caramanica of The New York Times said the EP is "just one drop in the glut of music he has released in the last two years, much of it excellent." Sam Higgins of NME called the songs "vulnerable and downbeat, the message relatable to the youth of today who are going through the same things."
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head)" (featuring Beabadoobee) | Isaiah FaberBeatrice LausOscar LangChristian Klosterman | Otterpop | 2:53 |
| 2. | "I'm Used to It" | Faber | 8rokeboy | 2:55 |
| 3. | "I'll Come Back to You" (featuring Sarcastic Sounds and Rxseboy) | FaberJeremy FedrykAnthony Tubbs | PowfuSarcastic Sounds | 2:14 |
| 4. | "A World of Chaos" (featuring Rxseboy, Jomie, and Ivri) | FaberTubbsJoseph GarcellNicolas MarcheseSudipta DattaSolomon ThompsonIvri Wright | PowfuMonty DattaSkinny Atlas | 2:42 |
| 5. | "Popular Girl, Typical Boy" (featuring Sleep.Ing) | FaberJoaquim FranciscoPatience Faber | PowfuJoaquim Francisco | 4:06 |
| 6. | "Death Bed (Bonus Remix)" (featuring Beabadoobee and Blink-182) | FaberLausLangKlosterman | Otterpop | 2:13 |
| Total length: | 17:05 |
Charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard) | 53 |
| French Albums (SNEP) | 57 |
| US Billboard 200 | 134 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard) | 5 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) | 1 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ) | Gold | 7,500‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV) | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | May 15, 2020 | Digital downloadstreaming | Powfu ProductionsColumbia |