After more than a decade as one of the most noticeable voices in British pop, Perrie Edwards steadily stepped into her own limelight today (September 26) with ‘Perrie’ – a debut that cements her as not only one before Small mix member, but a fully realized solo artist in her own Right. The ebum, which consists of 16 delicious tracks, delivers as a polished, versatile collection that balances the pop ambition with emotional intimacy and reminds listeners why Edwards has long been celebrated as one of her generation’s prominent singers.
From opening chords and lyrical sense of the LP opener ‘Forget us’it is clearly that ‘Perrie’ is an album that is rooted in both strength and vulnerability. Production leans into contemporary pop structures – elegant synths, warm acoustic layers and rhythmic beats – yet never lose the star in the center. Edward’s voice, powerful but still nuanced, carries the importance of every lyric, whether skyroid on anthemic choirs or withdraws for broken, vulnerable verses.
Although she has previously discussed her struggle to discover the musical direction, what actually separates the record is from many debuts, its safe sense of identity. Where some solo offers may feel like an experiment to find their foot, Edwards arrives that sound completely shaped. Lyrically, she touches themes of love, resilience and self -discovery, with songs that feel both deeply personal and universally related. There is a maturity here that reflects her journey through heights and low fame, as well as the clarity of an artist who knows exactly what she wants to say.
The prominent moments are abundant: applicants pop/rock ballads intended for arenas (‘Sand dancers’, ‘sweet aggression’)peeled acoustic gemstones that show off her raw feelings (‘Rocket Scientist’, ‘the same place different view’)and positive tracks that radiate trust without losing sincerity (‘If he wanted to he’, ‘you go your way’). There are shades of Adele’s story, a touch of Two lipa modern popolish and even echoes of Stevie Nicks’ Vulnerability – but the sound clearly remains perrie.
In the narrow field 2025 Pop, ‘Perrie’ Make a convincing case for Edwards as a solo strength to count on. It is an album that honors her past as she carries out an exciting new path, filled with both radio -friendly appeal and artistic integrity. Far from just being a former girl group star, Perrie Edwards has delivered one of the strongest and most heartfelt debut of the year.
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