Billie Eilish’s new album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” was released to rave reviews on Friday. After her first show featuring the new album, the singer tearfully expressed that it’s her favorite work.
Hit Me Hard and Soft came out on Friday to rave reviews and the singer says it’s her favourite work.
Billie Eilish revealed that she cried after performing songs from her latest album live for the first time. Her third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” released on Friday, has received rave reviews.
In an interview on Radio 1’s New Music Show with Jack Saunders, Billie shared that the album took almost two years to write, as she struggled to find the right sound. “We officially started working on this album in October 2022 and spent many months with ideas that weren’t solidified or exciting to us,” she explained. “We liked them, but we thought, ‘I don’t think we can do this anymore.'”
The turning point came with “Skinny,” the album’s first track, which she says marked the beginning of a new era for her. “That awoke something in us,” Billie said.
She first wrote “Skinny” two years ago with her brother and collaborator Finneas, and it helped inspire their Oscar-winning song for the Barbie movie, “What Was I Made For?” Billie noted that the success of that song “opened all these doors to millions of things in terms of inspiration.”
By early May 2023, she had finished recording “The Greatest,” the sixth track on her album.
“After we penned that song, the entire album just flowed out,” she explains.
“The Greatest” holds a weighty emotional resonance, Billie reveals, making it both exhilarating and daunting to perform.
During a recent album listening event in LA, she debuted the song live, expressing a mix of excitement and nerves.
“When the countdown started, I found myself perched at the edge of the stage facing this intimate crowd, and I realized, ‘Wow, I’ve never tackled this one before.’ It’s truly one of my most challenging,” she recalls.
“I have such a deep connection to that song. It’s incredibly special to me.
“After performing it recently, I even found myself in tears.”
Critics have lauded Billie’s unfiltered honesty on her latest album, where she delves into topics like her upbringing, sexuality, and body image.
In the opening lines of “Skinny,” she reflects on how “21 felt like a lifetime.”
“It’s funny, isn’t it? We’re always experiencing our longest duration,” she muses during an interview with Radio 1.
“Last December, I had a moment of realization when I reconnected with old friends I never expected to see again. I thought, ‘Wait, life is actually quite lengthy.’
“We undergo so much change and experience so many events. As I’ve gotten older, my perspective has shifted.”
Billie’s latest album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” is poised to clinch the top spot on the UK charts, as per the Official Charts Company.
Expressing her enthusiasm, Billie shares, “This album is the dearest creation to my heart. I’m filled with immense pride for it.”
Embarking on a global journey, Billie will commence an extensive 81-date world tour later this year, spanning North America and Australia before reaching Europe in April next year.
Her tour schedule includes 12 dates in the UK, with notable stops in Glasgow, London, and Manchester, featuring multiple performances in each city.
However, what happened next surprised everyone. As she ended the performance, Billie was visibly emotional, shedding tears of joy and relief. It was a raw and vulnerable moment that showcased the depth of her connection to her music and her fans. It’s heartwarming to see artists like Billie Eilish share their emotions so openly, reminding us all of the power of music to move and inspire. It’s clear that this new album holds a special place in Billie’s heart, and we can’t wait to experience its full impact when it finally reaches our ears.
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