Hollie Cook - Shy Girl (2025)
Shy Girl is a warm, sun-kissed revival and reassertion of Hollie Cook’s “tropical pop” identity, where delicate grooves and lovers-rock melodies flow effortlessly through 12 tracks of emotional nuance. Her voice remains airy and confident, infusing tracks such as “Frontline” and “Ooh Baby” with both longing and ease, while songs like “In the Pictures” explore relationship strain without ever darkening the mood too much. The production is clean and polished—lush, analog reggae textures shine through, as in the skank guitar or mellow horn touches, making the record feel breezy yet solid. While the album doesn’t often push into radical territory, it achieves what Hollie aims for: authenticity, warmth, and a subtle emotional depth. In sum, Shy Girl is a beautiful, steady journey into love and reflection, wrapped in the breezy rhythms and romantic spirit she does best.
Genre: Reggae
Country: UK
Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 436th / 692
Highlight: Hello Operator
Made me think of:
Janet Kay
Phyllis Dillon
Horace Andy
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