Review
Lewis Capaldi's "Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent" delivers a raw and emotional listening experience that solidifies his place as one of the most authentic voices in modern pop. Packed with heart-wrenching ballads and gut-punch lyrics, the album captures themes of love, heartbreak, and vulnerability. Tracks like "Someone You Loved" and "Before You Go" showcase his distinctive raspy vocals and ability to channel deep emotion into his music. While the album leans heavily on ballads and can feel thematically repetitive at times, its sincerity and Capaldi's vocal prowess make it a standout debut. For fans of soulful songwriting and powerful emotion, this album is a must-hear.
Info
*Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent* is the debut studio album by Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi. It was released on May 17, 2019, in both the UK and the US through Virgin EMI Records. The album was recorded across multiple locations, including studio spaces in London, Los Angeles, and New York. It features production by a team that includes Malay, TMS, Jamie Hartman, and Phil Cook, among others. The album achieved massive commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart, where it stayed for ten consecutive weeks upon its release. In the United States, it peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200, marking a strong breakthrough for Capaldi in the US market. With hits like "Someone You Loved," the album solidified Capaldi as a major name in contemporary pop music.
Tracklisting
- Grace
- Bruises
- Hold Me While You Wait
- Someone You Loved
- Maybe
- Forever
- One
- Don't Get Me Wrong
- Hollywood
- Lost On You
- Fade
- Headspace