Review
There's something refreshing about how Lola Young throws herself completely into the emotional chaos of "I'm Only F**king Myself," and honestly, it makes for an incredible listening experience. Right from "how long will it take to walk a mile?" she's setting this beautifully raw tone that just draws you in completely. The way she balances vulnerability with fierce honesty throughout tracks like "One Thing" and the unapologetically bold "F**CK EVERYONE" shows an artist who isn't afraid to bare her soul while cranking up the volume.
What really gets me excited about this album is how Young plays with both sound and storytelling across songs like "d£aler" and "SPIDERS" – there's this creative energy that feels like she's painting with different musical colors on each track. The second half brings us gems like "Penny Out of Nothing" and "Walk All Over You," where she explores these complex emotions around love and healing that feel so genuine and unfiltered. Those cheeky yet meaningful titles like "SAD SOB STORY :)" and "CAN WE IGNORE IT? :(" perfectly capture that mix of humor and heartache that makes her voice so distinctive.
The album's emotional journey winds through introspective moments like "why do i feel better when i hurt you?" before landing on the defiant "who f**king cares?" and wrapping up with that haunting "ur an absolute c word (interlude)." Young has created something that feels like flipping through someone's diary while jamming to your favorite playlist – it's intimate, it's bold, and it captures those messy, beautiful moments of growth and self-discovery that we all navigate. This whole collection feels like the perfect soundtrack for those late-night conversations with yourself when you're figuring out who you really are.- Skye
