“Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft is a luminous treasure”
“Working again with the instrumental talents of her brother Finneas, Eilish’s third album yanks her out of her former teen stardom and gives her the space to reckon with the complexities of her own confusing and liberating adulthood.”
“Hit Me Hard and Soft is cohesive thematically, but in terms of what Eilish is singing over, the pair of siblings sound completely rejuvenated. Hit Me Hard and Soft can be devastating, though, and those experiencing some form of heartbreak will likely connect instantly with the album’s earnest journey.”
“In today's sound-bite-driven music landscape, releasing an album without singles is a swing that only the industry's heaviest hitters will take, and Billie Eilish has now entered that echelon. Her third studio album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT is all hits, no features, no filler. In content, the album touches on the familiar themes of many early-20s artistic missives — the messiness of love, lust, yearn”
“Both soft focus and strobe lit, Billie Eilish’s third album finds the former teen prodigy, now 22, possibly hedging her bets for what might be the first time. She has built a mainstream pop career as an outsider auteur; Lana Del Rey, but for green-haired feminist insomniacs. For her 2019 debut, When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go, Eilish unleashed a creepy circus of teenage nightmares, polemica”
“Her third LP is her coming-of-age album and her coming-out album, with a nonstop rush of emotional and musical quick-change swerves”
“Billie Eilish has done it again — Hit Me Hard and Soft is nothing short of brilliant. From the very first track, I was completely pulled into her world. It’s raw, intimate, haunting, and somehow still full of power and confidence. The production is next-level (shoutout to FINNEAS, as always), and Billie’s vocals have never sounded more beautiful or emotionally charged. Each song flows into the next like chapters in a story. The lyrics are poetic and honest, touching on vulnerability, identity, love, and growth in a way that only Billie can deliver. She’s not afraid to experiment, and yet everything feels intentional and deeply personal. Favorites? Honestly, it’s hard to pick — every track has its own unique vibe, but I keep replaying [insert a few standout songs if desired]. It’s the kind of album you can cry to at 2AM and blast in your car with the windows down. This isn’t just an album, it’s an experience. Hit Me Hard and Soft feels like Billie letting us into her soul, and I’m so grateful for it. Already one of my favorite albums of the year — maybe even of all time.”
“HIT ME HARD AND SOFT — RATE 01. SKINNY — 10/10 02. LUNCH — 10/10 03. CHIHIRO — 10/10 04. BIRDS OF A FEATHER — 10/10 05. WILDFLOWER — 10/10 06. THE GREATEST — 9,5/10 07. L’AMOUR DE MA VIE — 10/10 08. THE DINER — 8/10 09. BITTERSUITE — 10/10 10. BLUE — 10/10 Álbum: 9,75/10 Best: BLUE Worst: THE DINER”
“coming back to this but i lowkey rated it too high it’s sooooo fucking boring like it’s kind of wild this won awards because it just doesn’t feel like she’s pushing herself at all. sonically she can go way further than this it’s just a letdown. i feel like she either needs to work with a new producer or have FINNEAS collaborate with other people because this sound is getting a little tired idk it just didn’t hit for me”
“This album defined me for a whole year. It asked me questions like, “why do you try when you know you’re failing” or “who are you when no one is looking”. I love this album and it definitely deserves the high pedestal that it is on. Not many people can pour out their soul and make it sound so beautiful. Billie Eilish is one of a kind.”
“* Average - 7.55/10 * Playlist adds - 3/10 (1 drama/2 sad) 30% Gorgeous album, prob would have liked it even more if it wasn’t overplayed. Lots of the songs are like two songs in one, which I lowk dont rly love but she does it well”
“Such a good album from lyrics to instrumental. From start to finish transitions were nice and lyrics were understandable. It’s storytelling and calm and enjoyable. Her best album for sure, my favs is chiriro & blue!”
“HIT ME HARD AND SOFT does just that. At one moment the album is soft and tender and then the next she is singing from the depths of her soul. Love this album dearly and can’t wait for the next Billie album”
“honestly wasn’t a fan of billie’s first two albums, so i didn’t have many expectations going into this one and let’s just say i was very happily surprised. some of her best work thus far in her career.”
