GAYLE's “don’t call me pretty,” is about rejecting shallow expectations and demanding to be seen for more than appearance, giving its empowering message plenty of bite. GAYLE’s vocal performance carries that attitude beautifully, moving between soulful melody and sharper moments with a natural sense of conviction. The crashing guitars give the track its rebellious backbone, while the huge chorus adds the kind of hook that can stay in your head long after the song ends. There is ambition in every layer, but the production never overwhelms the personality at the centre.
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Alt-pop