Bailey Grey’s debut LP is genuinely good. There’s no overstuffed production trying to compensate for weak songs, no gimmicks. Just a person who moved from acting to music and clearly found where she belongs.
The album bounces between different sounds (jazzy pop, blues, alt-rock) but it never feels scattered. “Out in Under” has this groovy energy that draws you in, then “Battle Cry” hits you with this raw harmonica moment that’s hard to shake. Her voice is distinctive too, not trying to sound like anyone else.
What gets you is how direct she is about her life. “Use Me” explores death with humor and respect, and people actually responded to it in real ways. Someone even asked to play it at their son’s funeral. That’s not something that happens with throwaway songs.
The storytelling is solid. She talks about growing up in theater, feeling trapped by conformity, and finding freedom through music. You can feel that journey in the album. “Easy” closes it out quiet and real, like she’s telling you something she actually means.
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