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80
One of the enjoyable things about Dear Happy is how Aplin isn’t afraid to step out of the acoustic, indie scene and dive into pop. Although the new album isn’t something to cry to at 2am (like her previous albums), it’s definitely enjoyable and more radio friendly because of the colourful pop tunes.
6y
60
Dear Happy’s unapologetic cutseyness is mostly to its credit, bar moments where the sweetness becomes saccharine.
6y
60
Self-love soundtrack to a songwriter piecing herself back together.
6y
I didn't want her to be buried in the trendy sounds because she has a melody sense and voice that can make a good work just by playing the guitar or piano.
An okay pop album. Gabrielle has a pretty good voice and the production on this can be interesting at times. Some tracks do feel a bit too generic but there are a few standouts that help.
Faves: Miss You, Strange, Dear Happy
It's alright but it is ultimately forgettable. Gabrielle Aplin has a solid voice and the production is also solid but both of these are predictable on this record thus the only highlight are the lyrics but I can't get behind the lyrics when I am being bored by the rest of the song but I will give props to Gabrielle Aplin for giving us something to think about and isn't brainless pop. My Mistake and Dear Happy are probably the only tracks which truly stands out as the lyrics, vocals and ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Until the Sun Comes Up 3:10 | 74 |
| 2 | Invisible 3:55 | 91 |
| 3 | One of Those Days 4:03 | 93 |
| 4 | Kintsugi 2:56 | 75 |
| 5 | Strange 2:43 | 81 |
| 6 | My Mistake 4:25 | 97 |
| 7 | Like You Say You Do 3:07 | 77 |
| 8 | Losing Me 3:01 with JP Cooper | 88 |
| 9 | So Far So Good 3:18 | 67 |
| 10 | Nothing Really Matters 2:44 | 82 |
| 11 | Magic 4:05 | 82 |
| 12 | Love Back 2:46 | 87 |
| 13 | Miss You 3:17 | 83 |
| 14 | Dear Happy 3:21 | 96 |
Total Length: 46 minutes
