Make My Bed
King Princess · 2018
15 min · 5 tracks · pop music
A blend of intimate storytelling and lush pop production, infused with a sense of youthful vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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1950 — This track serves as the emotional centerpiece of the EP, articulating the complexities of unrequited love within a same-sex context while maintaining an infectious pop sensibility.
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Talia — With its shimmering production and poignant lyrics about longing and desire, 'Talia' showcases King Princess's ability to marry catchy hooks with deep emotional resonance.
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Make My Bed — The title track encapsulates the theme of youthful introspection, featuring raw vulnerability that sets the tone for the entire EP.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP combines intimate storytelling with lush production, establishing a strong identity while exploring personal themes.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a soft vocal melody accompanied by minimal instrumentation, gradually introducing layered harmonies.
- Each song features a consistent use of electronic beats and synths, creating a cohesive sound throughout the EP.
- The lyrics often reflect personal experiences and emotions, with storytelling that shifts between vulnerability and empowerment.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- youthful longing and vulnerability
- short bursts of introspection
- steady progression through themes
- for quick listens
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer album experiences
- seek high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, 'Make My Bed' marked King Princess's debut EP following her viral success with the single '1950'. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a prominent voice in the LGBTQ+ community and the pop music landscape, showcasing a unique blend of personal narrative and catchy melodies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Clairo· Phoebe Bridgers· Olivia Rodrigo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Make My Bed 1:27
- 2 Talia 3:28
- 3 Upper West Side 3:31
- 4 Holy 2:55
- 5 1950 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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