The queen of pop’s latest record brings in 37 minutes of sunshine and happiness.
It’s been four long years since Dua has released a full studio album. In early 2020, ‘Future Nostalgia’ became a music and cultural phenomenon. Now she’s back stronger and more optimistic than ever.
‘Radical Optimism’ in the way that I see it is this idea of rolling with the punches… of not letting anything get you down for too long. Of always seeing the positive side of things. Of being able to grow and move forward and change your perspective regardless of what’s happening in your life,”
Dua said in a recent interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music.
After releasing the first three singles off of the album, including ‘Houdini,’ ‘Training Season,’ and ‘Illusion,’ we couldn’t wait for more.
The flow of the whole record is also a confident statement. Starting with a clear ‘End Of An Era,’ that perhaps waves goodbye to Future Nostalgia, both sonically and lyrically. It’s no wonder Dua named the album ‘Radical Optimism,’ as almost every song sounds unapologetically happy. The perfect way to make a comparison would be to look at the album’s cover art. It brings smiles, sunshine and positivity.
Our inspiratioon take: Dua Lipa’s third album is a pop album filled with overwhelming sensation of happiness. The songs are perfectly mastered to complement long, warm summer evenings – or make us eternally radient in winters. It’s a record filled with joy, and ultimately, optimism. We love it.
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Source: Apple Music – The Zane Lowe Show. All photos © 2024 Warner Records / Tyrone Lebon