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Self Esteem Releases Bold Third Album 'A Complicated Woman' to Critical Acclaim

Rebecca Lucy Taylor's latest project blends theatrical pop with personal introspection, earning praise for its life-affirming themes and ambitious production.

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Overview

  • Self Esteem, the solo project of Rebecca Lucy Taylor, has released her third album, 'A Complicated Woman,' through Polydor on April 25, 2025.
  • The album follows her critically acclaimed 2021 release, 'Prioritise Pleasure,' and showcases her evolution with grand choral and orchestral arrangements.
  • Tracks like '69' and 'The Curse' explore themes of sexual openness and complex relationships with alcohol, while collaborations include Nadine Shah on 'Lies.'
  • Taylor staged an elaborate four-night live performance of the album at London's Duke of York’s Theatre, which was met with widespread critical praise.
  • Early reviews highlight the album's hopeful, liberating messages and its ability to confront life's ambiguities with bold, theatrical pop soundscapes.