"Laurel Hell" is a document of Mitski's struggle with her relationship to performing, a synth-laden exploration of the pressures of fame and the desire for authenticity, delivered with her signature lyrical precision.
- The album was recorded in 2018 and 2019, but its release was delayed by two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Mitski has stated that the album's themes were inspired by her feelings of being trapped in a toxic relationship with her own career.
- Upon release, "Laurel Hell" debuted at number 11 on the UK Albums Chart and number 31 on the US Billboard 200.
Mitski Miyawaki is a Japanese-American singer-songwriter, known for her distinctive vocal style and emotionally charged lyrics, blending indie rock, alternative, and art pop. "Laurel Hell" arrived midway through her career, following the massive success of "Be the Cowboy" and representing a return to a more synth-heavy sound.
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