Shura: I Got Too Sad for My Friends
Briefly

In 'I Got Too Sad for My Friends,' Shura shares her emotional struggles of depression during the pandemic, feeling isolated after a canceled tour. The songs reflect her state of mind, occasionally laced with a touch of humor. Musically, the album shifts from her previous synth pop to an earthy sound, incorporating woodwinds and keys. Although the lyrical themes occasionally feel repetitive, the rich instrumentation provides a counterbalance to her melancholy messages, making the album a poignant reflection on mental health.
"I got too sad for my friends," captures Shura's struggle with depression amid isolation, as she expresses both despair and acceptance in her latest album.
"Shura wrote her third album in the midst of a mid-pandemic bout of depression and anxiety: stuck at home after a canceled tour, isolated from family and friends."
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