New Music: Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams has released a new album, The Secret of Us (Deluxe), with songs that are just as good as her first album. PHOTO COURTESY OF INTERSCOPE RECORDS
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Gracie Abrams’ New Deluxe Album, The Secret Of Us, Is Stunning Audiences

Melissa Martinez

Gracie Abrams rose to fame after serving as an opening act last year for Taylor Swift during The Eras Tour. Since then, her popularity has continued to skyrocket.

When Abrams isn’t busy opening for Taylor Swift, she’s been working on her second studio album, The Secret of Us (Deluxe). It was released on October 18.

The completely authentic and raw record from Abrams breaks barriers for both fans and the artist herself. It serves as balm to those with broken hearts.

 In past albums, Abrams hasn’t shied away from placing the blame on herself on vulnerable tracks or navigating difficult topics about mental health. This album is no different. 

On songs such as Us (featuring Taylor Swift) and Free Now, plights of eternal torment have shifted from laying the blame on herself to someone else. It’s safe to say that a mystery figure has inspired most of the tracks on the album, and Abrams is not afraid to say it with lyrics so blatant that they are confessional. 

With a mix of lyrics that vary from snarky to gut-wrenching and heartfelt melodies, the album has climbed up the Billboard charts faster than any of her previous records. The song I Love You, I’m Sorry was her first track to make it into the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100.

The Secret of Us (Deluxe) is filled with songs that resonate with many, serving as a way for her and her listeners to feel less lonely in a world where everything is a little unsteady and speeding past you. 

But the passionate bridges of Abram’s songs are the real show stoppers throughout the tracks, notably I Love You, I’m Sorry, which discusses, once again, taking responsibility for a failed relationship.

The album has been well-received both by day one fans and new fans. It serves as a jab to the gut and a warm embrace with its cutting yet relatable lyrics. Like all music should, it evokes emotions in listeners that leave them feeling heard.

Gracie Abrams’ success is rising almost as fast as all the feelings she’s been keeping bottled up, and this album proves that she is here to stay.