Rachel Chinouriri – 'I think I spoke too soon' review: a party night with a hangover
The London singer's second album is out on 16 October. NME praises glittering pop like 'Pretty Girls' and 'Broken Chair' – and the darker look behind the party.
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Single: One Song Away From Crying
British singer Rachel Chinouriri releases her second album 'I think I spoke too soon' on 16 October via Atlas Artists/Parlophone. Her debut was nominated twice at the BRIT Awards. Advance tracks included 'One song away from crying', with a music video directed by Dora Paphides, and 'Make believe', which she co-produced with apob.
British magazine NME (review dated 12 October, no star rating) describes the album as 'a glittering comedown on the dancefloor': the party persona runs into growing frustration with alcohol, love and her own life. The review finds the opener, with its muffled disco beat, a timid start. It praises 'Pretty Girls' with its glittering chorus, the lovesick 'AAAHHH!!!' and 'Broken Chair', one of the record's best songs.
According to NME, 'Make Believe' is weaker, its wit lost in the whispery vocals. 'Parasite', about a toxic ex, is the darkest moment. With 'The Good Fight' and 'Crash This Car', Chinouriri returns to her rock roots at the end – a cathartic finish.