The 50 best albums of 2024: No 3 Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft
Briefly

Eilish's new album blends personal experiences with broader societal commentary, exploring themes of celebrity, body image, and complex relationships with unmatched candor.
In 'Hit Me Hard and Soft,' Eilish reflects on the burden of celebrity culture, singing about being both the subject and victim of media scrutiny.
The album showcases Eilish’s growth, addressing generational pressures with vulnerability, exploring the intimate dynamics of desire and self-recrimination from an insular perspective.
With tracks like 'Lunch,' Eilish juxtaposes desire as a nourishing yet depleting force, capturing the complexity of relationships through intimate and relatable lyrics.
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