Alternative pop artist Cate’s debut six-track extended-play, Love, the Madness, is a coming-of-age collection of tracks that document her resilience of trying to find herself, scared by an unpredictable future, and cementing a masterpiece to introduce herself as an artist to the world.
‘Pity Party’ opens the record documenting when one leaves their home for the first time with an unprepared transition with all the problems that follow. It’s a relatable tune to groove along to.
Next up is ‘All Talk, which is a confessional and bold track with a vibe on wanting to tell someone exactly how you feel, but withholding due to it’s not in your nature; with a feeling of being reckless present, it’s a great addition to the EP as it adds extra flavour with relatable storytelling.
Following this, ‘4 AM’ is a desirable listen that addresses wanting someone, but dismissing the true state of events that many will relate to. The songstress’ beautiful vocals are touching and expressful along with an incredible production that draws the listener in from the first note.
Next up is ‘Heavyweight’, where she questions “was I just a heavyweight?” over a deep and emotive production, with delicately desperate vocals really bring the song to life. As the song progresses, the amazing harmonies excellently show the songstress’ vocal abilities.
‘Funny Story’ is like a diary entry where she is now ready to tell the tales about previous experiences, she sings, “at least I’ve got a story.” It’s a great addition to the EP as it shows more strength of the songstress’ artistry.
Closing out the EP with ‘If I Needed To’ appears to be the most honest and vulnerable track on the project. As the songstress says she doesn’t feel at home. The imposter syndrome sets in where she further discusses her upbringing that will in turn connect to others on immediate listen.
Cate created a soundtrack for the ages, that is perfectly fitting for those lost and finding themselves. As the EP proceeds, it appears Cate was able to convey a period of time in her life with excellence, culminating in things she wanted to say at one point but struggled to find the words.
Researching the background of this EP, it’s clear to see it’s all created from personal experiences. From growing up and going through an emotional turbulence of transitioning from a teenager to adulthood, each track has a vibe of winging it almost with a taste of perfection with it’s uplifting and raw emotions.
Love, the Madness, is a great introduction to Cate’s music catalog; it will strike a chord with the listeners throughout the duration of the six-track intriguing pop songs.
Words by Danielle Holian