Billie Eilish hits both hard and soft
On Billie Eilish\u2019s third album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, Eilish finally graduates from her signature anti-pop persona into full blown pop stardom. This record finds Eilish experimenting on the themes from her earlier records, while crafting an economic ten tracks that position themselves for mainstream radio consumption. There\u2019s \u201cL\u2019amour de ma vie,\u201d her five-and-a-half minute beat-switching eulogy for a failed relationship, or \u201cBirds Of A Feather,\u201d where she contrasts the soft, dreamy melodies we\u2019ve come to know Eilish for with hauntingly dark lyrical content. This duality is a recurring motif throughout\xa0Hit Me Hard and Soft, with each song offering a unique blend of vulnerability and strength. These tracks, along with the rest of the album, develop a satisfying and diverse creative arc that speaks to the album\u2019s title: they hit both hard and soft.\xa0This week\u2019s episode of Switched On Pop explores Eilish\u2019s new record track by track, unpacking the sonic duality of her new sound.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices