Grace Davies delivers a fearless debut album full of truth, tension, and pop brilliance.
On her debut album The Wrong Side of 25, Grace Davies unveils a deeply personal musical narrative exploring identity, time, and artistic survival. The 15-track album blends orchestral drama with dancefloor magic, capturing the full emotional landscape of a woman reckoning with societal pressures.
The opening instrumental, “Welcome to the Wrong Side,” immediately sets a cinematic tone. It bleeds into “Youngest That I’ll Ever Be,” where she sings “I tell myself I’m out of time, I’m scared I’ve crossed the finish line, now I’m on the wrong side of 25.” This track introduces her internal conflict — one rooted in age, industry expectations, and creative evolution.
The album’s ballads expose raw emotion. “I Hope I Never Live To Love Again” and “Butterflies” are among its most poignant, while the vibrant “Hotel Delilah” brings a sudden rush of sonic play, full of disco grooves and theatrical production co-led by Paul Whalley. 
A vocal powerhouse and deft lyricist, Davies guides us through 28-year-old growing pains with songs that balance self-deprecation and empowerment. Her reflections on fame, youth, and creative independence are the heart of the album.
The Wrong Side of 25 is a debut that’s not just memorable — it’s meaningful. Grace Davies enters the pop world with truth as her compass.
