Sorry is Meg Myers’ debut album dropped on September 18, 2015. You’ve probably heard it advertised by Spotify or Pandora. The album opens to ‘Motel’ which is full of aesthetically pleasing synth and guitar parts as well as lyrics which yearn for freedom and express feelings of isolation. The track features a Townes Van Zandt quote which Myers says, “really resonated for me because he put into words what I’ve never quite been able to.”
Myers’ lyrics are thought provoking and honest, each song on Sorry presents its own loud and brutally sincere message. Lyrics like, “I really want you to hate me, I really want you to find that I’m the ugliest girl,” give Myers’ songs the bite that makes them so memorable.
The album begins on a high, packed with energy, emotion, and intricate synthetic and percussion based songs, including ‘A Bolt From the Blue,’ and darker and unsettling tracks like ‘Desire,’ and ‘I Really Want You to Hate Me.’ These vibrant songs flow into a low of calmer and more acoustic based pieces full of emotion – most notably ‘Parade’ and ‘The Morning After.’ The organization provides a melancholy ending which is surprisingly beautiful and well thought-out.
With single tracks like ‘Sorry,’ ‘Desire,’ and ‘Lemon Eyes,’ Sorry is able to draw enough attention to itself without becoming strictly mainstream. Myer’s vocals vary from ethereal to harsh, and mix well with either her acoustic or electric guitar playing. At times there is not enough contrast between tracks but this is vastly overshadowed by the artistry of the album.
Overall the album is definitely worth the listen whether Myers is already part of your playlist or not, her style is unique and her messages are relatable. Somewhere between indie, pop and rock, Myers has created a cohesive album full of powerful music.