Is Perimenopop a good place to start with Sophie Ellis-Bextor?

Yes, Perimenopop is recommended as a starting point for new Sophie Ellis-Bextor listeners. A vibrant blend of disco beats and introspective lyrics that captures the complexities of love and self-discovery. Released on September 12, 2025, 'Perimenopop' is Sophie Ellis-Bextor's fifth studio album, coming five years after her critically acclaimed 'Familia'. At this juncture, she was embracing a more mature sound while continuing to explore themes of empowerment and vulnerability.

Who is Perimenopop for?

Perimenopop works well if you're into steady mid-tempo dance vibes, infectious energy for gatherings and introspective lyrics with warmth.

How many songs are on Perimenopop?

Perimenopop has 12 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Perimenopop

Sophie Ellis-Bextor · 2025

40 min · 12 tracks · folk music

A vibrant blend of disco beats and introspective lyrics that captures the complexities of love and self-discovery.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Relentless Love Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its pulsating rhythm and anthemic chorus, showcasing Ellis-Bextor's signature blend of catchy pop and dance elements.
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Taste — With its playful lyrics and infectious beat, this track encapsulates the album's exploration of desire and indulgence, making it a standout party anthem.
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Freedom of the Night — This song delves into themes of liberation and self-acceptance with an uplifting melody that encourages listeners to embrace their true selves, embodying the album’s empowering message.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends disco and folk elements effectively, showcasing strong songwriting and production choices.

What we noticed

The album opens with a strong disco beat in 'Relentless Love', maintaining an upbeat tempo through the first five tracks before shifting to more introspective themes.
The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier danceable songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo dance vibes
infectious energy for gatherings
introspective lyrics with warmth
for evening celebrations
uplifting anthems for self-reflection

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
seek deep, complex narratives

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and innovation in a mature sound for the artist.
Career context: Released on September 12, 2025, 'Perimenopop' is Sophie Ellis-Bextor's fifth studio album, coming five years after her critically acclaimed 'Familia'. At this juncture, she was embracing a more mature sound while continuing to explore themes of empowerment and vulnerability.
Stylistic neighbors: Robyn· Dua Lipa· Kylie Minogue