Review
Kelsea Ballerini is turning heads yet again with her 2024 release "PATTERNS," proving she’s not afraid to dive deep and bare her soul all while enchanting our ears with her signature catchy melodies. The album masterfully navigates through personal tales, highlighted in songs like "Sorry Mom" and "Baggage." Here, Ballerini opens up with vulnerability, be it the heartfelt armistice between familial connections in "Sorry Mom," or the raw portrayal of carrying life’s emotional heft in "Baggage." True brilliance shines through as she embraces her core themes of family, love, and introspection.
Bringing a delightful twist, Ballerini infuses her country flair with energetic pop elements in tracks like "We Broke Up" and "Deep." Armed with killer hooks and an undeniable charm, these tunes sneak into your brain faster than you can hum their choruses. While "We Broke Up" captures a liberated glow despite a breakup, "Deep" paints commonplace feelings with accessible yet genuine strokes that Country-Pop lovers will thoroughly enjoy.
Even though "PATTERNS" captures Kelsea's undeniable growth as an artist, it does occasionally stumble in terms of continuity between its tracks. Fans may notice the tracklist feels slightly disconnected compared to her previous project, "SUBJECT TO CHANGE," with certain songs seeming more like side notes. Regardless, it offers glimpses of brilliance and should definitely snag a spot on your playlist if Ballerini's emotionally rich narratives and introspective songs appeal to you. - Bailey
