GRACE.’s 'Hourglass Plea' Captures the Beauty of Impermanence
- Curious For Music Team
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GRACE.’s debut album Hourglass Plea arrives like a whispered confession in a world that rarely stops to listen.
The rising artist wastes no time carving out a space that feels intimate, candlelit, and slightly bruised — the kind of space you stumble into when the weight of the day catches up. There’s a rawness here that’s refreshing, especially in an era where vulnerability is often stylised but rarely felt.
Written during a year defined by emotional upheaval, the album wears its heart with unflinching honesty. Tracks like “Brittle Emotions” and “Fraction of You” capture the sensation of grief settling into your bones, while the title track, “Hourglass Reverie,” stretches that ache into something cinematic. GRACE. refuses to shy away from uncomfortable truths, and the album becomes a kind of audio journal — vulnerable, trembling, and beautifully human.
Musically, Hourglass Plea dances in the soft glow of artists like Cleo Sol and Bruno Major, but GRACE. threads her own quiet tension through every track. The production is minimal without ever feeling empty, giving her voice plenty of room to crack, flutter, and soar. It’s the vocal performance — tender but quietly fierce — that anchors the entire piece.
The album’s emotional core lies in its acceptance of impermanence. Songs like “Unspoken” and “something ended before it (even) started” meditate on moments slipping away before you can fully hold them. It’s melancholic, yes, but it’s also grounding: a reminder that heartbreak and healing often walk hand in hand.
With Hourglass Plea, GRACE. establishes herself as an artist unafraid to sit in the uncomfortable spaces most of us avoid. It’s a debut that feels less like a calling card and more like a confidante — a gentle invitation to grieve, reminisce, and cherish what remains. If this is her opening chapter, the next ones will be essential.
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