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Baser takes listeners through the aftermath of heartbreak, the complicated process of self-discovery, and the moments of clarity that emerges when you finally open up and say the things you’ve been avoiding.
It’s personal, honest and deliberately theatrical, an EP that plays like both a confession and a show.
The EP starts with ‘Watch That Girl (She’s Gonna Say It)’, a playful yet commanding introduction. It’s less a song than a statement of intent: Caity positioning herself as the narrator of her own story, giving us an insight as she prepares to go in depth further into the project. She cuts straight to raw honesty, admitting “Can’t talk to my mum ‘cause she drives me fu**ing mental / So much that I had to change my place of residential.’ The production sparkles with big-band energy and a touch of musical theatre, setting the stage for an EP that isn’t afraid to lean into drama.
Baser then moves onto more vulnerable territory. ‘The Story Of Her’ explores personal history and complicated family dynamics, told through warm instrumentation that feels almost nostalgic. Baser’s voice balances intimacy and strength as she reflects on generational pain: “Then she was left with the curse of her mother / Couldn’t shake the spell no matter how she tried.” It’s a striking example of how her storytelling has deepened, moving beyond surface-level hooks into something lasting.
The heart of the project comes with ‘Drank Me Dry’ and ‘The Weight Of You (I’m Glad You Died’. These tracks are delicate, raw and stripped back, showcasing Baser’s ability to channel pain without excess. Her words sting with accusation: “You don’t remember crossing the line / Are you out of your mind?” These lyrics are bold and devastating, a song that pulls no punches both in its title and its delivery. Strings rise, drums crash, and her vocals push right up to the edge of breaking as she confesses, “I wake up in the night to replay the story / As i wipe my eyes pretend that you’re sorry” It’s the kind of moment that will stop listeners in their tracks, confrontational yet cathartic.
An unexpected highlight arrives in the form of ‘Hymn for him (Interlude)’, which trades polish for intimacy. Snippets of a conversation and lo-fi instrumentation makes it feel like an unguarded peek into Caity’s private world, grounding the bigger, theatrical moments with something tender and human.
‘Good Man’ lightens the mood, showcasing her sense of humor and sharp wit. It’s a little cheeky but still carries an undercurrent frustration, proof that even in playfulness she never loses sight of the honesty that fuels the EP.
The closing stretch of ‘There I Said It’ points towards growth and self-acceptance. ‘As I Am’ is gentle but firm, a reminder that a healthy relationship means being accepted and love for being you. While ‘Beautiful Girl’ is a love letter to little Caity ending things on a high, offering a celebration of resilience, growth and confidence. After the chaos of heartbreak, it feels like a deep breath.
What makes the EP stand out isn’t just its honesty but its range. Baser moves between big, cinematic arrangements and stripped-down ballads with ease, never losing her voice in the process. ‘There I Said It’ is not a causal listen, it’s a narrative arc, a purge, and a performance rolled into one.
Caity Baser has always been relatable, but here she’s something more; an artist brave enough to put her messiest truths into music and bold enough to make it sound this grand.
Chloe Ridgley