Beabadoobee’s This Is How Tomorrow Moves: A Poignant Exploration of Womanhood

 

Beabadoobee’s third album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, marks a significant evolution in her musical and personal journey. The British-Filipino artist, known for her lo-fi bedroom pop roots, has transitioned from her early EPs, like 2018’s charming Patched Up, to more polished full-length albums that chronicle her coming-of-age experiences. Now, at 24, Beabadoobee—whose real name is Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus—uses this album to delve into her growth into adulthood, offering a reflective portrait of her maturation.

On This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Beabadoobee confronts her own experiences of womanhood and the complexities of navigating early adulthood. The album reveals a newfound clarity in her perspective, as she takes responsibility for her past actions and examines her life through a more refined lens. She describes this process as “accepting that there’s an inevitability of my fault in there too,” akin to adjusting to a sharper, clearer view of her world.

The lead single, “Take A Bite,” features a raw, ’90s rock vibe where Beabadoobee introspectively addresses her role in unhealthy relationship patterns and a tendency to “find comfort in chaos.” The song’s lyrics—“It gets harder to breathe/But I take it, and I want it, and I love when it bleeds”—reveal her unfiltered honesty. In “Ever Seen,” a track with dynamic instrumentals reminiscent of Phoebe Bridgers’ more energetic moments, she reflects on the anticipation of seeing someone and the fear of repeating past mistakes.

Musically, the album shows a notable sonic evolution. While it retains the amped-up guitar riffs of her previous albums, Fake It Flowers and Beatopia, there’s a new level of sophistication in Beabadoobee’s hushed vocals and folk influences. This refinement may be attributed to one of the album’s executive producers, the renowned Rick Rubin. Beabadoobee recorded the album at Rubin’s Shangri-La studio in Malibu, a change from her usual London setting.

The track “Beaches” embodies the influence of LA and Rubin’s encouragement, blending California sunshine with slack rock riffs. “Real Man” features twinkling piano and lively rhythms that evoke Clairo’s Sling, while “A Cruel Affair” explores Bossa Nova and “Everything I Want” adds a hint of country twang.

The album’s standout, “Girl Song,” is a beautifully simple piano ballad that highlights Beabadoobee’s lyrical prowess. Stripping down to just piano accompaniment, she candidly addresses her struggles with self-esteem, revealing her anxieties about appearance and her desire to make amends. The song’s raw emotion and complex feelings capture the essence of young womanhood.

Overall, This Is How Tomorrow Moves is a heartfelt and powerful exploration of personal growth. Beabadoobee’s third album effectively captures the intricate emotions of transitioning into adulthood with relatable authenticity, making it a poignant and impactful addition to her discography.

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