Madison Beer is a beloved artist, and her new album, Locket, has everyone in a frenzy. Her last album, Silence Between Songs, was released three years ago, so anticipation for this new album was high. Each of these songs has a distinct vibe and meaning, showcasing the emotional range of the project.
“Locket Theme” – Beer opens the album with her angelic voice, singing a chorus of soft “ahs.” It is a delicate and orchestral beginning with beautiful musicality. The love and yearning for a former significant other are in the locket of the necklace that she holds on the album cover. The locket may just symbolize her heart, slowly leaning back.
“Yes Baby” – The soft orchestra of “Locket Theme” quickly shifts to pulsing electronic music as Beer shifts to her second song of the album. Her hauntingly beautiful vocals twist and turn as she conveys her emotions with remarkable skill.
“Angel Wings” – ’90s R&B takes a big stage in the third track of Beer’s album. She compares the end of her relationship to a funeral. Beer moves on through lines like “rest in peace” and “dead to me.” This is why the title is “Angel Wings”: she wants to pretend her lover has left for good.
“For the Night”– Beer takes a step back from the third track as she enters the fourth track. She claims she at least wants to try to rekindle her old relationship, but does not want strings attached. “You can take advantage of my weakness, at least for the night,” Beer affirms. The production style includes soft acoustics, sultry drums, and gorgeous layered harmonies by Beer.
“Bad Enough”– The track begins with ascending piano chords as a synth starts when Beer sings. Her voice turns delicate, making listeners feel as though they are floating through thin air. She explains that she is in a relationship with a partner she knows is not right, but is physically unable to leave, because she does not want to face being alone.
“Healthy Habit”– Beer’s sixth song of the album starts with her rethinking ending her relationship. Her emotions are drowning her, but not returning is even worse in her mind. She continues to impress listeners, as octave changes and riffs are prominent in this piece.
“You’re still everything”– It is hard for Beer to explain the pain, but she knows for a fact that while she is nothing to him, he is everything. Soft harmonies echo her voice as she continues to explain her anger towards not being loved anymore. Her magnificent storytelling expresses the bitterness of moving from once-requited to unrequited love.
“Bittersweet”– Bittersweet is one of the biggest hits in the album, as it starts with a fast-paced synth to build emotion. It was also showcased at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which helped it gain popularity. She talks about her past relationship and expresses feeling both satisfied and unsatisfied with her situation.
“Complexity”– Just like the title, the music production is also very complex as many different electronic and acoustic instruments bind together to create one harmonious sound. Beer recognizes her past lover’s flaws and admits to her own flaws. She finally realizes that this person is not meant to be in a relationship with her because of their selfishness.
“Make you mine”– Pop divas must listen to this, as Beer was able to create pop perfection. Vocal effects like chopping and riffs are used to attract listeners in the tenth track of Locket. She expresses a yearning for someone as she speaks of them desperately.
“Nothing at all”– This is the final track of Locket and is a piano ballad. Beer uses a soft voice and her recurring synths to fully immerse the listener in the song. She uses pure emotional feels, and in the middle, a fast-tempo beat is added. In this piece, she sings that she is afraid to pursue the relationship and take it to the next level, as it could lead to nothing.
Madison Beer’s album, full of yearning, recognition, and love, paints a full picture of how she feels. She perfectly expressed it all, while keeping her iconic voice stable. She is going on tour for the new album, so if you are a fan, make sure to get tickets!
