This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway [Red Vinyl] (LP)
Lola Young
Amoeba Review
London pop diva Lola Young puts it all on display on This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway. A swirling amalgam of styles, the British singer creates a colorful collage of pop, R&B, hip-hop, rock, and more. While ignoring all musical boundaries, the subject matter is as real as it gets on what she describes as “A contemporary breakup album.” On the chart-topping hit “Messy,” Lola laments the eternal struggle of interpersonal compatibility, while “Wish You Were Dead” vividly captures the turmoil of a blowup between lovers. The struggle is real, and Lola Young connects to you through her own.