Album info

• Title Vicious Creature
• Artist Lauren Mayberry
• Year 2024
• Genre Alternative

Tracklist

1. Something in the Air
2. Crocodile Tears
3. Shame
4. Anywhere But Dancing
5. Punch Drunk
6. Oh, Mother
7. Sorry, Etc
8. Change Shapes
9. Mantra
10. A Work of Fiction
11. Sunday Best
12. Are You Awake?

Thoughts

Had high hopes going into this debut solo album from Lauren off CHVRCHES. It was good, it did live up to my expectations. Interesting production, great sound, a variety of genres, and all with Lauren’s great vocals over the top. I guess my only complaint is it started out brilliantly but seemed to fizzle a little bit. The song for her mum sort of grinds things to a halt and then it struggles to get going again. Why does everyone have to write a song for their mum? But definitely worth a listen and a worthy first record.

Rating: 4 / 5