”STEP ASIDE GRACIE ABRAMS, THE NEW IT GIRL OF POP HAS ARRIVED”| ‘RUMINATION AS RITUAL’ DEBUT EP BY ALESSI ROSE

EP REVIEW| ALESSI ROSE – RUMINATION AS RITUAL By Keira Knox

Step aside Gracie Abrams, the new IT girl of pop has arrived. With the release of her debut EP, ‘rumination as ritual,’ Alessi Rose is at a turning point in her career, where her personal and reflective songwriting will collide with an increasingly authentic and demanding audience. Alessi Rose exudes a contagious energy, and her words flow with sincerity and zeal. She is an artist that demands your attention and a force to be reckoned with.

Despite most of Alessi Rose’s songs so far revolving around heartbreak experienced as adolescents, the songwriter isn’t limited to just gut-wrenching ballads. Instead, she verges on ferocity as she lays daring lyrics over a potent soundtrack; this is evident in the EP’s first track, ‘eat me alive.’ An incredible tune that set the record for the other five tracks on the six-track repertoire. ‘eat me alive‘ is a fierce heartbreak anthem, Alessi’s vocals radiate an unwavering passion whilst her lyrics poetically depict some of the most relatable of emotions.

Each song on the EP is a profoundly personal selection based on Alessi’s personal
experiences. In this EP, songwriting serves as a means of emotional escape in addition to being an outlet for creativity. In contrast to the opening track, ‘the pit’ is an emotionally charged track that adopts a much more acoustic and gentler approach. Alessi’s most intimate thoughts and feelings are lyrically revealed in this emotionally charged track. Alessi takes a refreshingly direct approach to lyrical matter. What sets her apart is her uncompromising honesty. Lyrically, it’s her strongest work to date given that it retains her upbeat attitude to her songs while exuding a vulnerable feeling of relatability.

‘CRUSH!’ has a lot more alternative pop vibe, similar to that of Wet Leg’s. It is full of
contagious energy and is witty, feisty, and strong. All the things you might ask for in a contemporary pop hit. It’s an anthem meant to be chanted in front of thousands of people, criticising the conceited people in your life and allowing listeners to let go of any grudges. With its powerful drumbeats and deep bass sounds, ‘CRUSH!’ is a hit song that exemplifies Alessi Rose’s raw poetry. With this song, Alessi Rose is aiming for world
domination.

Alessi Rose toys with the idea of self-destruction in ‘break me.’ The track showcases Alessi’s phenomenal vocal range in its entirety. The singer’s voice, which can range from very sweet to considerably rougher, expresses pure and unadulterated passion. It is fuelled by a fierce and feral spirit. With her tales of love, the songwriter is a sure winner. Beneath the light indie-pop tones lies a generous serving of savagery. Strong guitar riffs are woven throughout the song, enhancing the intensity of the passion that is expressed.

‘situationship‘ certainly shows Alessi’s influence; it sounds like a combination of Olivia Rodrigo and Gracie Abrams. It has the ability to propel Alessi Rose to the pinnacle of stardom. Her rawness and tenderness will wow listeners as her lyricism captures such familiar feelings. Evident within all her tracks, Alessi’s lyrics make fans feel understood, that these emotions are synonymous with us all. ‘situationship’ has such divine harmonies and tones that are beyond description. This is a track that has arrived at the perfect moment; be sure to keep an eye out for it on the charts.

‘lucy’ is an exceptionally charming track; it combines moving and inspirational lyrics with exquisite acoustic string melodies. It perfectly captures Alessi’s distinct sound, passion, and unadulterated talent. The pure passion and emotion expressed in the melancholy lyrics are well captured in the soft and lovely tune. Alessi’s captivating music prioritises emotional understanding with an uncompromising honesty and sensitivity. ‘rumination as ritual’ feels like a defining moment in Alessi’s career, it’s a collection of her most impressive and poignant work to date.

There is no denying that Alessi Rose exudes contagious excitement. Her ascension from this point ought to be stratospheric. Her potential is clear with her brutal honest lyrics, eagerness to connect with fans emotionally and a simply stunning vocal range. With a sold out headline tour on the cards, the sky is the limit for Alessi Rose.