Bea Kristi (better known under moniker beabadoobee) has released her 90’s rock influenced debut album Fake it Flowers, having only practically just started to explore the rock genre on tracks such as ‘I Wish I Was Stephen Malkmus’ which hails from late 2019’s Space Cadet EP. This new direction sees her straying further and further away from her bedroom pop roots (2018’s Patched Up and Love Worm EP’s) but her songwriting style remains the same, each track like a diary entry, different from the last. Over 12 tracks, so many different themes are explored: on ‘Dye It Red’ she dips into hair dye as a form of empowerment, ‘Charlie Brown’ despite the sweet nature of the title is a song about self harm and ‘Horen Sarrison’ is a not-so indirect reference to her boyfriend. Before its release, Bea had described this album as having an ‘End of 90’s movies vibe’ as well as saying it reminds her of an early 2000’s chick flick (think Clueless or Legally Blonde). The album opens with uplifting rock song ‘Care’ and Bea’s ability to create a perfect dynamic between loud and quiet becomes apparent with songs like ‘Sorry’ or suitably named ‘Emo Song’ acting as the perfect pressure relief.
You can purchase tickets to her UK tour, set to take place in Sept/Oct 2021 here
Purchase Fake it Flowers here