One of the most attractive things about Ellis King as an artist is arguably her pure relatability. She crafts songs which resonate with a whole generation of people going through the hardship and lessons that come in your twenties.
‘Better Luck’ is a covenant between herself and her audience that they're not alone in learning things the hard way. Although the EP has elements of sadness and grief for relationships throughout, it is also a message of hope that the bigger picture will come through and the grass underneath you will get greener. She has established herself as the frontman for a whole generation of young adults through her vulnerability and the emotions that are woven through her songs.
The title track is a song surrounding the realisation that a relationship hasn’t only worn out but is actively wearing you down along with it, the song also acts as a sign to leave for your own sake and happiness despite the short-term pain that will come with it. It has the iconic charm which has come to characterise the singer's sound with soft vocals and light melodies to accompany.
‘1996’ is a particularly shining star in the album, it is a quietly sad song which follows the fall out of a relationship fated to fail. It captures the seemingly universal experience of a relationship being "never worth the fight", despite the sheer gravity of the feelings you have for them and the unfortunate fact that they should have known better. The song's story of suffering paired with kings enchanting vocals makes for a reflective yet comforting listening experience that is rare to come across.
'Crocodile Tears' and 'Nothing Left' are also highlights, filled with rich, powerful instrumentals and singalong chorus'. The EP is a perfect collation of songs and summation of Ellis' work to date.
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