Released in April of last year, At the Beach, in Every Life is the debut album of up-and-coming artist Gigi Perez. There are 12 songs on this album with a run time of about 46 minutes. The overarching sound is very guitar-led, while also mixing in some synths and electronic sounds, which makes for a unique sound.
Although I am far from a musical expert, I do tend to be a fan of guitar-led, openly honest music. I am going to be rating this album based on its lyricism and sound.
Sonically, as mentioned before, this album is very guitar heavy, with the instrument being found in almost every song. However, it does a good job of avoiding being repetitive, as it incorporates other instruments, like the violin and trumpet. Some songs like “Twister” include synths and other electronic elements.
There’s also Perez’s voice itself. Her voice is very deep, and it has a certain quality that distinguishes it from other artists. She showcases her voice throughout the album, emotion strung through each word she sings. Perez’s melodies and the way she constructs her songs are very pleasing to the ear. Overall, I would say that I love the sound of the album, and I find myself often revisiting it just to experience its melodies again.
The album is also very strong lyrically, with themes of love and grief. Songs like “Sailor Song” and “At the Beach, in Every Life” paint vivid pictures of her loved ones and the love that they share. Perez is very skilled in portraying romance and yearning. Songs like “Crown” and “Fable” are heavier, both dealing with grief. Lyrically, her album is also very diverse, while still keeping the themes throughout, something that I prefer in music.
Overall, this album is amazing, and it is something that I find myself listening to often. Her melodies and voice lure you in, and her lyricism makes you stay. I relate a lot to the subject matter of her songs, too. Still, I think that this album is one of the strongest releases of 2025, and it is one that is worth listening to.
