On her debut album "Twenty Something", singer-songwriter Alana Springsteen captures the anxiety, excitement, and uncertainty of being a young adult coming into her own. Released in 2021, the 12-track project establishes Springsteen as a powerful new voice in the introspective indie rock scene.
Springsteen taps into the emotive nervous energy of post-college uncertainty on tracks like "What Comes Next" and "Growing Up (Is Weird)," blending lyrical honesty with anthemic melodies tailored for singalongs. She addresses topics like self-doubt, relationships and ambition with maturity beyond her years.
Production is clean and enhances Springsteen's lyrics, ranging from fingertipped acoustics ("Uneventful") to grungy, Petal-esque rock ("Don't React"). Her warm, malleable vocals prove a perfect vehicle to command attention.
Lyrically, Springsteen proves she knows how to turn personal experiences universal. Closers "Twenty Four" and the title track nail the existential confusion of figuring out adult life. Moments of vulnerability create resonance.