Gracie Abrams' 'Daughter From Hell' album reviewed: sharp lyrics, muted production

Gracie Abrams' third album 'Daughter From Hell' showcases her confessional songwriting but is let down by Aaron Dessner's muted production, according to a BBC review. The 26-year-old singer-songwriter, daughter of filmmaker JJ Abrams and activist Katie McGrath, released the 16-track album on July 11, 2025. Abrams' lyrics explore themes of responsibility, heartbreak, and early adulthood, with standout tracks like 'Hit The Wall', 'Look At My Life', 'Death Wish', and 'Good Reason'. However, the review criticizes the consistently low-key, whisper-soft arrangements that fail to match the sharpness of her words. The title track features raw distorted guitar reminiscent of Jesus & Mary Chain or Mazzy Star. Abrams co-wrote 'Imaginary Friend' with her partner, actor Paul Mescal. The album follows her 2023 debut 'Good Riddance' and 2024's 'The Secret Of Us', which earned her a UK number one with 'That's So True'. She has toured with Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, and collaborated with Bon Iver and Mumford & Sons. The review notes that Abrams' career took off after supporting Swift on the Eras tour and receiving a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Despite the production flaws, the review acknowledges Abrams' ability to capture the restless uncertainty of early adulthood.