Review
Kelsea Ballerini's "Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good)" is a real gut-punch of an EP, y'all. Released in August 2023, this expanded version of her earlier EP dives deep into her divorce from Morgan Evans. It's like she's giving us a front-row seat to her emotional rollercoaster, and let me tell you, it's one heck of a ride.
The songs on this EP are raw and honest, with tracks like "Mountain With a View" and "Just Married" really hitting home. Ballerini doesn't hold back, laying bare all the messy feelings that come with a marriage falling apart. There's even a live version of "Penthouse" that'll give you goosebumps - you can practically feel the emotion dripping from every note.
But it's not all doom and gloom, folks. The closing track, "How Do I Do This," shows Kelsea looking towards the future with cautious optimism. It's like watching a friend pick herself up, dust herself off, and take those first shaky steps towards something new. This EP has been getting some serious love from critics too, landing on best-of-2023 lists from Billboard and Rolling Stone. Kelsea's really outdone herself with this one, turning her heartbreak into something beautiful and relatable. - Bianca
