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So Close To What

Tate McRae

So Close To What Album Cover

Tate McRae, like her boyfriend, brings to the table sounds that could be good in theory but are just poorly executed. This project is definitely a step in the right direction for her, but there’s a lot to work on.

I really dislike the idea that music is gendered, but I get a serious vibe that this album would’ve hit much better if I was a girl. I felt like a lot of the ideas and executions on this project were either uncomplete or dated. A lot the beats feel very dated, some executed in a good way and some in a bad way. The lyrics don’t really hit with me for what I would think are obvious reasons. Unfortunately, I don’t really know what else I can write for this review. Some of the songs were okay; “revolving door” and “purple lace bra” were decent. However, the album still misses a lot in terms of polish and execution, and so I’m gonna go with a moderate 2 on this one. I’m sure it’ll be better when there’s a dance to go with it.