Breakup albums for late millennials
I think I consider myself half Millennial, where I used to jam to The Fray, Coldplay, Taylor Swift, but also half Gen Z, where I just jam to Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Grey, Phoebe Bridgers, to name a few. So I made a little list that kinda combines both of those generations, hoping someone can relate.
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Linkin ParkLinkin Park just need to be mentioned here. And this underrated album is the one.
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Conan GraySuperache is pretty much self-explanatory. It deals with heartache from your crush, your partner, your long terms and short terms, even from your younger self and your family traumas. A beautiful mosaic of broken things glued together.
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Lana Del Rey
I guess this is more of a breakup-from-yourself kind of album. Lots of burnout, self doubt, but also self assurance to your partner, as if you're their savior, when in reality you just need to save yourself.
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ColdplayThis album is special for the amount of breakup songs in it, given that Chris Martin wrote this album prior to his divorce.
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The FrayThis one is a classic.
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Sam SmithThis album feels like adding patches to your broken, juicy heart.
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LordeThe iconic, the legendary, the moment.
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Olivia RodrigoWe could all use a dramatic breakup album that reminds us of our teen relationships.
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Taylor Swift, Red (Taylor's Version)
I mean, Taylor Swift is one of the greatest breakup songwriters out there. And this album in particular is her most breakup-y of all. All Too Well (10 minute version), anyone?
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