Lola Young's Album 'I'm Only F-ing Myself' Receives Review: A Gritty, Personal, and Musically Rich Exploration
Lola Young, a singer-songwriter from South East London, has released her third studio album, "I'm Only Fucking Myself." The album, marked by its raw and unfiltered lyrics, intense emotion, and robust vocal runs, showcases a significant shift from acoustic balladry to an instrumentally tight alt-pop terrain.
The album's lead single, "Messy," set the tone for what was to come. "Post Sex Clarity," the most radio-ready offering on the album, offers a polished, pop-forward sound without losing the edges that make Lola Young's music unique.
Collaborations with Manuka and Solomonophonic add psychedelic-funk and rock flourishes to the production, making it richer, weirder, and more assured. The album's cover, featuring a blow-up doll bearing Lola Young's face, is as bold as the music it contains.
Lola Young's lyrics often combine intense emotion with wit. On tracks like "Who Fucking Cares?" and "Fuck Everyone," she reveals a willingness to express raw and unfiltered emotions, balancing self-pity with comedy. In "Can We Ignore It? :(", she rationalizes her avoidant tendencies and reveals her self-destructive tendencies.
The album's second-to-last song, "Who Fucking Cares?," captures this balance perfectly. Lola Young's audacity and soulfulness shine through on "Fuck Everyone."
Nick Shymansky, Amy Winehouse's former manager, and Nick Huggett, who first signed Adele, took notice of Lola Young. During the creation of her third studio album, Lola Young was supported by producer Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys).
After performing at local gigs and open mics after graduating from the BRIT School in 2018, Lola Young has come a long way. Her music continues to be characterized by raw and unfiltered lyrics, intense emotion, and robust vocal runs, making "I'm Only Fucking Myself" a must-listen for fans of alt-pop.
