Daughter from Hell

Ryan1Nunez

I became a Gracie Abrams fan in 2024, and ever since then, I’ve loved how her music has always felt like someone putting emotions into words that I didn’t even know how to explain. Every project has met me exactly where I was in life, and Daughter From Hell is no exception. This album didn’t just impress me—it stayed with me. From the very first listen, I knew Gracie wasn’t trying to make another version of what she’s already done. She took a risk, and I respect that so much. The album feels darker, more vulnerable, and even more honest than anything she’s released before. Instead of chasing big, catchy moments, she lets the emotions do all the talking, and somehow that makes every song hit even harder. What I’ve always loved about Gracie is that she never sounds like she’s trying to be poetic just for the sake of it. Everything she writes feels real. Whether she’s singing about love, insecurity, healing, or trying to figure herself out, it never feels forced. It feels like she’s letting us into her world, and that’s what makes her music so special. There were so many moments on this album where I caught myself thinking, “How did she find the exact words for that feeling?” The production deserves so much love too. It’s subtle, intimate, and beautiful without ever overshadowing her voice. Everything feels intentional. There aren’t any unnecessary moments, just songs that create an atmosphere and pull you deeper into the emotions she’s trying to share. One thing I really appreciate is that Daughter From Hell doesn’t reveal everything at once. Every time I’ve gone back to it, I’ve found a lyric that hits differently or noticed a small production detail I completely missed before. Those are always my favorite kinds of albums because they grow with you instead of burning out after a few listens. Listening to this album reminded me why I became a fan in the first place. Gracie continues to grow as an artist without losing the honesty that made so many of us connect with her music. It feels like she’s more confident in who she is creatively, and you can hear that in every song. I know this album won’t be everyone’s favorite because it’s quieter and asks for a little more patience, but that’s exactly why I love it. It doesn’t demand your attention and it earns it. The more time you spend with it, the more rewarding it becomes. Daughter From Hell is the kind of album that reminds me why I love music so much. It makes you feel understood, even when you can’t explain what you’re feeling yourself. As someone who’s been a fan since 2024, watching Gracie continue to evolve has been so rewarding, and this record only makes me more excited to see where she goes next. It’s honest, beautifully written, emotionally rich, and another reminder that Gracie Abrams is one of the most compelling songwriters of her generation.

pastemagazine

The singer’s third album sounds like an already-dated relic of the COVID era of pop music dominated by breathy, sedated vocals and minimalistic guitar-and-piano arrangements.

exclaim

roddrick_anderson

bill_lacey

It’s ok it just sounds like reject songs from TSOU No real growth imo

nme

a dramatic reckoning with her younger self