Gracie Abrams was an artist I discovered thanks to my younger sister last year. When 'I miss you I'm sorry' blew up, I knew I would very much appreciate the rest of her work too. Every song she made, almost, was about heartbreak. And, at that time, I had been going through it. Despite some simplicity behind her lyrics, there is also specificity. Abrams knows how to put your feelings and personal experiences into words you simply can't.
The aesthetic of Rockland's cover has to be my favourite. Although she is known for her use of film camera, there is an atmosphere to this particular cover that has not been received from her others. She looks like the main character in a movie or novel brought to life. Regardless of her obvious beauty, these images for 'Rockland', and the video, are artistically stunning.
It's safe to say that Gracie Abrams is a name heavily related, if not the main name, to the sad-girl era and aesthetic. However, my favourite thing about Gracie's music is the effortlessness to them. Her voice is light and angelic and her songs are soft and meaningful. Stories are created with beautiful imagery in each of them, touched with a tragic hint of realism.
Gracie seems to be a quiet personality, keeping a lot to herself but showing love with ease. Music definitely seems to not only be an outlet, but an art for her. In her songs we are able to see who she is as a person, the depth that she feels, and the things that she thinks - which is something I have always found beautiful.
Like a few stories these days, Gracie rose to fame from one of her songs being posted on youtube. It was clear that she had talent, a story to tell, and ones of which that held real sentimental value. These days people are looking for real, for genuine, for someone they can relate to. That someone is Gracie.
I highly recommend listening to 'Rockland'. This song is another catchy, mellow, heartbreak song, one of which has new elements than her usual ones, but remains true to her typical sound. Gracie Abrams is a budding artist and I look forward to her future work, but for now, go cry to 'Rockland'.
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