A Review of Life Support
Madison Beer is finally ready to show the world her raw self in her debut album.
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Madison Beer’s new album has exceeded many listeners expectations.
March 10, 2021
At just 21 years old, pop singer and TikTok star Madison Beer has released her long-awaited debut album, Life Support. This undeniably authentic and raw album explores her personal battles and fans get a transparent view into the celebrity’s life.
Beer revealed that the writing process for this album had been a hugely personal experience. The LA-based singer was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and she explores her mental health issues throughout the sixteen tracks. “That’s why I called this album Life Support”, Beer stated. “…it kept me alive.”
“The Beginning,” the first song on the album, sets the tone for the rest of the album: refreshing, pure, and simply beautiful. Although it does not have actual lyrics, Beer’s melodious vocals are a perfect way to set the stage for what is to come.
Immediately following the introduction is the album’s lead R&B single, “Good in Goodbye,” which has a music video that has been viewed by over 15 million people on Youtube. This empowering song is about moving on from a toxic relationship and is the perfect choice to lead the album.
The fifth track, “Effortlessly,” examines Beer’s struggles with her mental health as she explains, “I’m still fading / I can’t save me” and later says “Hurt me so I feel / Used to do these things so effortlessly.” Here, the artist admits to listeners that things she used to do have become increasingly hard for her. Throughout the song, she sighs and takes many deep breaths, candidly symbolizing her struggle of getting through each day.
Beer continues to sing her heart out with lyrical genius in the song “Homesick,” a personal favorite of mine. She sings, “These ain’t my people, ain’t my crew, it ain’t my planet.” On this track, she describes how she feels as if this is not her “place,” meaning Earth, and suggests she might meet someone who really understands her on another planet or in space. After her last lyric in the song, a sample plays from one of her favorite TV shows, Rick and Morty.
In “Blue,” Beer explains a newfound attitude when in a horrible relationship. She notices the toxic signs earlier and now knows when to run and abandon a relationship. In this track, we see a stronger and more courageous side of Madison. The lyrics tell a story using stereotypical descriptions when speaking of the color blue. Her vocals throughout the song are exquisite and highlight her very impressive vocal range.
“Stay Numb and Carry On” depicts Beer at one of her more vulnerable moments. As much as she wishes to be content with events occurring in her life, she can not help but feel melancholy sometimes. Her only solution to this issue is to just numb herself and her emotions. Although the lyrics look as if they should be paired with a sad-sounding melody, she uses an upbeat melody. Beer impresses yet again as her voice and craft are outstanding.
Other songs on Life Support that are worth mentioning include “Default,” “Emotional Bruises,” and “Everything Happens For A Reason.” These tracks are carried by a bevy of beautiful sounds and are already added to my playlist.
Life Support provides straightforward lyricism along with Beer’s incredibly unique voice. Her candor throughout the album is refreshing and I really respect the gut-punching honesty she has given to her fans as this is uncommon for pop artists nowadays. This album was definitely worth the wait as Beer was finally able to open up about the inner fight she has with herself without the songs being overly depressing.
