Rachel Chinouriri: An Indie-Pop Leading Light Gets Very Real
Rachel Chinouriri’s second album, *I Think I Spoke Too Soon*, pairs a more upbeat, dance-oriented sound with candid accounts of loneliness, sadness and self-doubt. The review presents the shift as part of her reassessing how she wants to be treated in relationships, including by herself, and says the livelier production does not disguise the record’s melancholy.
Across the album, Chinouriri writes about sobriety, painful memories and the gap between appearing to have a happy life and still feeling low. Songs such as “Broken Chair” and “The Good Fight” are singled out for their directness, while “Crash This Car” captures the album’s mix of resilience and hurt. The review describes her singing and songwriting as stronger and more openly revealing than before.
- Chinouriri turns towards dance-pop while confronting loneliness and self-doubt.
- The album examines sobriety and how she treats herself.
- Its energetic production retains an underlying melancholy.
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Rachel Chinouriri is a British singer and songwriter whose music draws on indie pop. This is her second album, following earlier work that established her as a rising voice in the genre.
Her songs often explore personal experiences, including relationships and mental health. On this record, she sets candid lyrics about loneliness, sadness and self-doubt against livelier, dance-influenced music.
The album also touches on sobriety and painful memories. Its contrast between upbeat sound and difficult feelings helps explain how someone can seem happy while still struggling privately.