It’s true! As if Spacey Jane’s ‘Estimated Delivery’ wasn’t magical enough, Mallrat has just taken it to the next level with the ‘Estimated Delivery (Magic Megamix).’ For those of you who may not be familiar with one or both of the artists in this unstoppable duo, allow us to introduce you. By the end of this article, you will no doubt understand why the post announcing this collab had us freaking out.
Spacey Jane
‘Estimated Delivery,’ in its original form, lives on Spacey Jane’s third studio album, If That Makes Sense. Our dedicated Honey Pop readers may remember that this album was an instant hit for us. A new take on the classic rock sound, this album reminded us why we love the genre. Throughout the 13-track run, they explore topics like religion, childhood, holding on, and letting go. Against a vulnerable stream-of-consciousness writing style, they’ve set unforgettable melodies that hook us every time, striking guitar riffs, and driving beats.
Despite the wide range of topics that Spacey Jane discusses in If That Makes Sense, it is incredibly cohesive. They go through life; they figure things out. Their thoughts are jumbled, they think they’re healed one day and break down in tears the next. They don’t know if any of their thoughts make sense, but they’re doing their best to work through them. The album comes to a satisfying conclusion with bassist Peppa Lane’s response to singer Caleb Harper’s musings: “I hung on, if that makes sense.”
The theme of accepting the inevitable is prevalent throughout the album, but especially in the closer, ‘August.’ In this song, they accept the bittersweet end to something they may have struggled to let go of. Of course, at the end of the song, they’re still making sense of their own thoughts. But whatever comes next, life goes on. It is what it is, and they accept and begin to move on.
Near the end of this track list is our culprit, ‘Estimated Delivery.’ A beautiful song about a long-distance relationship, Caleb sings about longing for something that’s just out of his reach. And Mallrat adds a whole new layer to the narrative. With her verse, she introduces a new perspective on waiting for something that’s never going to happen. It makes the song more wistful because again, this relationship might be something that’s hurting both parties more by holding onto it.
Mallrat
Now that you know all about Spacey Jane, allow us to introduce you to Mallrat as well. She’s fresh off her album, Light hit my face like a straight right, where she experiments with new sounds and just keeps getting it right. Whatever you’re into, Mallrat has it all. If you want to relax with a softer acoustic sound, check out songs like ‘Rockstar’ or ‘Groceries.’ If you’re more into the thrill of hyper pop, you’ll like ‘Love Songs/Heart Strings’ or ‘Hideaway.’ And if you want the best of both worlds, you should check out the whole album. In fact, we’ll point you to a few of our favorites: perhaps try ‘Pavement’ or ‘The Worst Thing I Would Ever Do.’ Similar to Spacey Jane, she layers reflective, vulnerable lyrics over beats that we’d want to hear in the club.
In Light hit my face like a straight right, Mallrat similarly feels like she’s posing questions to herself, trying to make sense of her own mind. She moves through topics like identity and the endlessly confusing nature of human relationships in all forms. As a whole, this album is something we haven’t heard before. Mallrat reaches for something through her songs, seemingly searching for answers. And one thing we can confirm for her is that she has a permanent spot on our playlist.
One more time, we’ll beg you to check out a few songs from each of these artists. And of course, listen to ‘Estimated Delivery feat. Mallrat (magic megamix)’ to experience this powerful combination. A combination that, dare we say, was made just for us. And you should be in on it too! Listen now and come to us with all your thoughts. We’re ready to discuss all your favorite releases, especially Spacey Jane and Mallrat, at @thehoneypop on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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