Let's Eat Grandma frontwoman Jenny Hollingworth has been steadily toning down the strangeness that once defined her music with Let's Eat Grandma. Her duo's 2016 debut, I, Gemini, was an unbridled oddity that resonated deeply with the nascent hyperpop scene, while their follow-up album, I'm All Ears, showcased a keenness for songcraft that tempered its eccentricities. By the time Two Ribbons rolled around in 2022, Hollingworth and Let's Eat Grandma had begun to dial back the volume on their sonic experimentation, yet retained just enough of their unique flair to remain at the cutting edge.
Hollingworth's latest solo endeavor, Quicksand Heart, marks a shift into even more familiar territory. This time around, she draws upon the nostalgia of 1980s new wave as a way to process her grief following the loss of her partner in 2019 and the temporary disintegration of her lifelong friendship with Let's Eat Grandma's Rosa Walton. While this newfound introspection can sometimes feel like plodding through the past, Hollingworth's mastery of melody is always on full display.
Take, for example, "Every Ounce of Me", whose catchy bounce perfectly bridges the gap between Olivia Rodrigo and The Waterboys. Or the genre-bending behemoth that is "Appetite", a powerpop number that hits the mark with an unmistakable precision. And then there's "Do You Still Believe in Me?", which Hollingworth seamlessly weaves together from breakbeats, swooping vocals, hair metal bombast, and shoegazey dissonance – all of which serve to remind us of her singular talent for blending disparate elements.
Hollingworth's solo output has always been characterized by its knowing new-wave reinvention, but Quicksand Heart may be the most refined iteration yet. When she succeeds in conjuring an irresistible melody, the result is transcendent, and this record is at its strongest when it gets there – a potent testament to Hollingworth's enduring skill as a songwriter and performer.
Hollingworth's latest solo endeavor, Quicksand Heart, marks a shift into even more familiar territory. This time around, she draws upon the nostalgia of 1980s new wave as a way to process her grief following the loss of her partner in 2019 and the temporary disintegration of her lifelong friendship with Let's Eat Grandma's Rosa Walton. While this newfound introspection can sometimes feel like plodding through the past, Hollingworth's mastery of melody is always on full display.
Take, for example, "Every Ounce of Me", whose catchy bounce perfectly bridges the gap between Olivia Rodrigo and The Waterboys. Or the genre-bending behemoth that is "Appetite", a powerpop number that hits the mark with an unmistakable precision. And then there's "Do You Still Believe in Me?", which Hollingworth seamlessly weaves together from breakbeats, swooping vocals, hair metal bombast, and shoegazey dissonance – all of which serve to remind us of her singular talent for blending disparate elements.
Hollingworth's solo output has always been characterized by its knowing new-wave reinvention, but Quicksand Heart may be the most refined iteration yet. When she succeeds in conjuring an irresistible melody, the result is transcendent, and this record is at its strongest when it gets there – a potent testament to Hollingworth's enduring skill as a songwriter and performer.
like, we all love catchy songs but dont forget whats making her music special? 
she's not just some generic new wave artist, its more than that... her emotions are still there but now it feels more... polished? i dunno its a good thing or not idk 
. at the same time tho im so here for those songs like "every ounce of me" tho - thats fire 
"The world is full of beautiful things, but the more you know, the less sure you are." 
Quicksand Heart might be Jenny Hollingworth's most refined iteration yet, capturing a sense of nostalgia and loss that resonates deeply with her latest solo endeavor... her music has always been about balancing experimentation with melody.
! I love how she's tapping into 80s new wave vibes to process her emotions after losing her partner and drifting apart from Let's Eat Grandma 
️, and it's clear she's still got that special something when it comes to crafting melodies that stick in your head 
. The only thing I'd say is maybe she's a bit too cautious with this one, dialing back the weirdness a notch 
, but overall Quicksand Heart is a masterclass in refinement and skill 
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i mean the melodies are fire 
what do u guys think?
. I mean, that "Appetite" track? 
From breakbeats to shoegaze, she's the ultimate mashup queen 
. For me, that "Every Ounce of Me" banger is the real MVP, though - it's like Olivia Rodrigo meets The Waterboys in a good way 
. Overall, Quicksand Heart is a solid proof that Jenny Hollingworth is one of the most talented songwriters out there 
I mean, come on, Jenny Hollingworth can do way better than this. It's like she's playing it too safe, you know? Where's the edge? The weirdness that made Let's Eat Grandma so iconic in the first place? This record feels like just another pop album to me 
I'm just saying, if Quicksand Heart wants to be taken seriously, it needs to bring the weirdness 
. Maybe this album isn't as bold as some of her other stuff, but it's definitely growing on me 
i'm also really enjoying how she's experimenting with different sounds on tracks like "appetite" - it's like she's taking all these disparate elements and weaving them into this beautiful tapestry. can't wait to dive deeper into the record! 
. The nostalgia vibes are definitely there, but they're not overwhelming or nostalgic for the sake of it; Hollingworth uses them to tell her own story and process her emotions in a way that feels really relatable 
. And let's be real, the melodies on this album are absolute bops 
. And I'm not sayin' that's a bad thing, 'cause she's still got talent comin' outta her pores, but it feels like she's losin' some of that edgy weirdness that made Let's Eat Grandma so interesting in the first place... maybe it's just me, but I think there's somethin' fishy goin' on here 
. Like, is she tryin' to appeal to a wider audience or what? And don't even get me started on the whole "nostalgia" thing... is that just code for "I'm feelin' a little lost and I need some 80s synths to calm my nerves"? 
, and "Appetite" is like a powerpop dream come true 
. quicksand heart is giving me all the feels - have you listened to it yet? 
"Every Ounce of Me" is seriously catchy, I've had it stuck in my head since the first listen 
And the way she blends different genres on songs like "Appetite" is just pure genius 
jenny hollingworth is like a master of melody - she can make any song feel so nostalgic and yet still super modern 
what do u think about Quicksand Heart, has anyone else listened to it yet? 
which just goes to show that her fans are READY for this new era of Jenny Hollingworth 
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her new solo album Quicksand Heart is like a masterclass in songcraft - the way she weaves together different styles and genres is just genius