Olivia Rodrigo Dives Into New Wave and Heartbreak on a Two-Act Love Album
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Olivia Rodrigo and Dan Nigro pivot from their signature pop-punk to a bright '80s-inspired new wave on a two-act love album, opening with buoyant, crush-filled tracks and closing with somber, self-reflective ballads; standout moments include the Cure duet and Cigarette Smoke, and the record blends nostalgic synths with lush vocal harmonies to chart love's arc from infatuation to disillusionment.
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