Lizzy McAlpine releases title track of third album ‘Older’
Two years on from her second album five seconds flat, Lizzy McAlpine announces her third album Older, accompanied by its title track which reflectively tackles the tenderness of growth.
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Heart-wrenchingly trudging into adulthood, the soft piano ballad takes a retrospective look at aspirations and draws comparisons to deeper emotions - “Thought I would come to my senses/ Wish I was stronger somehow”. The rough edge to the topic creates a real rawness that’s relatable to many, and allows her to leave the track open and spacey.
The direction of her new music also unveils a new passion that was lacking in previous Lizzy McAlpine records.
“The music that I’ve released up to this point in my career has been heavily produced and perfected, to the point where I don’t even recognize myself in it anymore,” the singer explained.
“This album is the complete opposite. We recorded most of it live, tracking the entire band at the same time in one room, me included. The passion in that space translates into the recorded music so much more than anything I’ve done before, and it has created a record that, in my opinion, is the best I’ve ever made,” she continued.
Such a strong sense of self confidence in a project is something that is only mastered and valued over time, cementing McAlpine as a thoughtful songwriter who’s honed her skills while boldly stripping back the sonics and allowing herself the space to be raw and emotional.
And this approach only continues to flourish in the upcoming album.
“To me, this album represents who I’ve become over the past three years,” said McAlpine. “I have learned who I am as a person, who I want to be as an artist and what kind of art I want to make. This album is a culmination of that growth, showcasing the rawest and most honest version of me,” she continued.
With such a powerful first single, it’s certain that Older (out April 5 via Columbia Records) will satisfy listeners and only further expand Lizzy’s ever-increasing popularity as she transitions from rising star to pop queen.
Listen to Older now.