and a chugging disco-lite beat kicks off End of an Era.
Instead of overhauling her sound, Lipa has refined itand the results are irresistible.
(Great pop, you could argue, is universal not relatable.)

Instead of overhauling her sound withRadical Optimism,Lipa has refined it—and the results are irresistible.
Thats not to say the album doesnt have personality.
Elsewhere, that personality comes through in the subtler detailsnot least the quirks of the production.
(How looooong!)

Photo: Tyrone Lebon
And most important of all?
Its catchy as hell.