Album of the Month: Hit Me Hard and Soft by Billie Eilish

 

Album: Hit Me Hard and Soft
Artist: Billie Eilish 
Release Date: May 17, 2024
Label: Darkroom | Interscope
Favorite Tracks:

• Lunch
• Wildflower
• L’Amour de Ma Vie
• The Diner

Thoughts:

When Billie Eilish first emerged with her debut album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? filled with bizarre, genre-defying bangers, I was immediately won over.  Over the years, Eilish has become less weird (or, more likely, pulled the mainstream towards her) and down-tempo, but still able to create intriguing music that catches one off guard.  Musically and lyrical the album shows her maturation as an artist, while struggle with the pressures of massive stardom at a young age. I enjoyed this album more on repeated listens and expect it will continue to offer new discoveries.

Rating: ****