This Wasn't Meant For You AnywayLola Young · 2024

nme

10

“Lola Young’s fierce, funny and assertive songs run on outsized emotions, the 23-year-old singer emboldened and finally embracing everything she has to offer. ‘This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway’, Young’s first full-length album, moves with an auteur-like touch to its production; opulent soul set pieces stand tall next to raw, scratchy indie tunes, all of which see the south Londoner face desire in i”

guardian

8.0

“winningly messy mix of zingers and vulnerability”

Ryan1Nunez

6.8

“A raw, reflective listen that highlights Lola Young’s emotional honesty and gritty vocals. Some tracks blend together, but the sincerity and vulnerability make it a solid, intimate album.”