While officially a pop artist, ‘Let It Burn’ often sees the singer employ country and folk sensibilities, allowing Alexandra to demonstrate the full extent of her artistic capabilities in the EP’s limited runtime.
The project opens with lead single ‘Funny’, where melancholy and upbeat - an unlikely duo - mesh. This juxtaposition captures Alexandra’s knack for emotional honesty within polished pop structures. Her vocals glide between wistful restraint and soaring clarity, evoking both vulnerability and quiet confidence.
‘Adrenaline’ is a more uniform sad song, reflecting on heartbreak in crystalline tones. While Alexandra’s vocals soar, there is a sad desperation to them as she pleads her former lover to “just spark my adrenaline”. The song begins softly before exploding into the emotional bridge, before landing on the haunting final cry: “Can’t believe it’s over”, nailing in the message at the core of the song.
While much of the EP relies on sorrowful lyricism and tone, the title track ‘Let It Burn’ takes a different direction – promoting letting go in an empoweringly, vengeful tune. It practically begs for a line dance aside it, as she sings “If it’s on fire I let it burn”. Appearing towards the end of the EP, it appears to signify Alexandra’s next direction, ending on a hopeful note as she decides to not stew over lost love and instead turns the ashes into fuel, finding liberation in the act of release.
However, this is short-lived as the final song on the EP dials down the tone once more, as Alexandra delivers the stunning ballad “You - Live”. She returns to reflecting on the aforementioned past relationship, showcasing her angelic vocals. It’s a reminder that healing is not linear.
Overall, the EP is a striking introduction to an artist unafraid to expose her contradictions, soft yet strong, heartbroken yet hopeful. The often airy production allows her lyricism and talent to take centre-stage, and elevates ‘Let It Burn’s intimate feel. Alexandra promises to be a flame that’s only growing brighter.
Zahra Hanif
Image: ‘Let It Burn’ Official EP Cover
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