The Beaches – No Hard Feelings

Review

The Beaches come out swinging on "No Hard Feelings," a record that takes the wreckage of romance and spins it into pure, fist-pumping pop-rock joy. There's a glorious push-and-pull here between bite and tenderness, and the band never shies away from getting messy about heartbreak while keeping every hook bright and immediate. Tracks like "Did I Say Too Much," "Sorry For Your Loss," and "Fine, Let's Get Married" turn personal drama into something you'll be belting at full volume, while "Last Girls At The Party" and "Can I Call You in the Morning?" keep the energy buzzing and sharp.

What I love most is how confident and self-aware the whole thing feels, balancing swagger with genuine emotional fallout. The expanded version adds a stripped-back piano-and-string take on "Lesbian of the Year," which stretches the album's emotional reach without dulling any of its punch. "Perfect 10" rounds out a set that's polished, playful, and built for singalongs, late-night spirals, and windows-down car rides. This is a band that knows exactly who they are, and they're having a blast showing it. - Stevie