REVIEW: Slayyyter Breaks Into the Mainstream: ‘WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA’

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By: Gabriel Rivera '26

Not once in my life have I heard a blend of hyperpop and rock like this, and Slayyyter executed it in the best way she could have. This album is the perfect mix between chill, emotional music that you’d listen to in bed and hardcore beats that get you moving.

After a long intro, we reach the first song of the album, “DANCE.” It has pretty much what you’d expect in an album this big: good mixing, amazing vocals and overall a solid track with not much to talk about.

Now, let’s get three songs out of the way real quick. “CRANK,” “YES GODDD” and “I’M ACTUALLY KINDA FAMOUS” all encapsulate the same feeling: noisy, but in a very good way. These tracks capture the essence of screamo metal in a poppy tone, with distorted, screamy vocals and heavy bass. My personal favorite of these three is “YES GODDD,” as it incorporates more rock and metal elements than the others, which is very clear when you listen to the live version.

“GAS STATION” focuses more on lyrics and serves as an emotional song that, according to Slayyyter in an interview, is actually about her father and a time he left her at a gas station. This song, along with “UNKNOWN LOVERZ,” works very well as they are two of the calmer songs on the album. These two tracks make me want to relax and think about life, but also make me want to start dancing at the same time.

Now, onto some of the best songs in the album. I can’t decide which one of these is my favorite. “OLD FLING$” and “$T. LOSER” both have absolutely beautiful vocals and make you feel like you’re in the clouds. “Brittany Murphy” focuses on very deep themes and, had the album not blown up the way it did, would’ve been the last song Slayyyter released and would symbolize the death of her music career.

Overall, this album is a must-hear for anyone who loves loud music like metal and hyperpop. Even if that’s not your style, this album is still worth checking out for the calmer tracks.

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