The album cover for singer-songwriter Beatrice Laus, or beabadoobee’s latest album, “This Is How Tomorrow Moves,” is displayed. The album, released on Aug. 9, is filled with introspective lyrics and may provide an opportunity for listeners to look inward, too. “The album’s lyrics are a far cry from those of Laus’s last album, ‘Beatopia,’ which was released in 2022. In ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves,’ Laus demonstrates how she’s grown both as a person and as an artist, singing, ‘Writing ’cause I’m healing, never writing songs to hurt you’ in ‘This Is How It Went,’ the album’s final track,” Variety Editor Adah Hamman wrote. Photo fair use of Genius
On Aug. 9, singer-songwriter beabadoobee released her latest album, “This Is How Tomorrow Moves,” to all streaming platforms, featuring some of her best work to date.
Singer-songwriter Beatrice Laus, or beabadoobee, released her third album, “This Is How Tomorrow Moves,” on Aug. 9 to all streaming platforms. It consists of 14 songs and lasts for 42 minutes, which are well worth listening to.
Laus, who performed 12 times in 2023 as an opener for Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour,” announced the album on May 8 via X, formerly known as Twitter. “(This album has) helped me so much more than anything else has in navigating this new era, this new understanding of where I’m at. I guess it’s about becoming a woman,” Laus said in an interview with Alex Rigotti with the New Musical Express.
That being said, the album’s lyrics are a far cry from those of Laus’s last album, “Beatopia,” which was released in 2022 and revolves around Laus’ childhood. In “TIHTM,” Laus demonstrates how she’s grown both as a person and as an artist, singing, “Writing ’cause I’m healing, never writing songs to hurt you” in “This Is How It Went,” the album’s final track.
Produced by Rick Rubin and Jacob Bugden, the album’s sound adopts a nostalgic tone, and Laus’ vocals blend in seamlessly with the accompanying instrumentals. “Girl Song,” which delves into the intricacies of self-image, is a hauntingly beautiful piano ballad that is guaranteed to send shivers down the listener’s spine.
Rubin, who has worked with bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, and AC/DC, brings a striking energy to “TIHTM” and makes listening to each song a unique experience.
“In “TIHTM,” Laus demonstrates how she’s grown both as a person and as an artist, singing, “Writing ’cause I’m healing, never writing songs to hurt you” in “This Is How It Went,” the album’s final track.”
— Adah Hamman,
Variety Editor
One criticism that fans may have, however, is that some songs tend to lean on the forgettable side, such as “A Cruel Affair,” which is about the unrealistic standards that social media can promote. The song is fine, but it pales in comparison to tracks like “Beaches” and “The Man Who Left Too Soon,” where Laus’ vocals really shine through.
Overall, though, “TIHTM” is a great album and would be a good choice for anyone who is a fan of singer-songwriters Laufey and Faye Webster. “TIHTM” proves that Laus is a musical force to be reckoned with and one to keep an eye on in the future.
