Gracie Abrams – Minor (Vinyl LP)

Emerging songwriter Gracie Abrams shares her highly-awaited debut release, Minor. A stunning showcase for her nuanced lyricism and mesmerizing vocals, the 7-song project features Abrams’s acclaimed singles “21,” “I Miss You, I’m Sorry,” “Minor” and “Long Sleeves.” Executive-produced by Blake Slatkin, Minor spotlights the quietly captivating artistry that’s won Abrams praise from outlets like NME (who hailed her “painfully honest tales of heartbreak draped in delicate melodies that carry much more intrigue than the usual run-of-the-mill singer-songwriter”) and i-D (who noted that her voice “cradl[es] the power to break even the toughest heart”).

With each song centered on her unguarded yet finely layered songwriting, Minor finds Abrams collaborating with producer/songwriters like Joel Little, Benny Blanco, Jim-E Stack, Sarah Aarons and Caroline Pennell. In a full-circle moment for Abrams, Minor features the first of her songs to draw widespread attention: the bittersweet title track, penned by Abrams at age 17. Now a fan favorite, “Minor” offers an early glimpse into the graceful balance of raw outpouring and sharply detailed self-reflection that would come to define her music.

1. Friend
2. 21
3. Under / Over
4. tehe
5. I miss you, I’m sorry
6. Long Sleeves
7. Minor