"Ives' songs bubble with detail; Avalanche seethes with glitchy synths, roiling piano, sharp strings and EDM shards but never smother her off-the-cuff vocals, which nudge melodies into earworms."
"The lurching Drink Up exposes the self-bargaining mentality of addiction, her fragmented lines suggesting someone accustomed to sneaking around."
"On Garden she is romanced by the potential of freedom from the hell of my pride, a sensation blasted through this bolshie, beautiful rebirth."
Grace Ives emerged as a bedroom pop artist with her debut album, 2nd, and expanded her sound in Janky Star. Her third album, Girlfriend, features hyperdetailed songs that reflect her journey towards sobriety and personal growth. Ives wrote in California, finding safety in a new environment. The album includes elements reminiscent of cult pop classics and showcases her vulnerability. Songs like Avalanche and Drink Up explore themes of addiction, while tracks like Garden highlight her journey towards freedom and self-acceptance.
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