Avery Lynch‘s EP “The Kids Table” is a coming-of-age story in its purest form. The EP is intimate and raw and incredibly honest; transporting its listeners to a time where you were sitting in your childhood bedroom, reminiscing on your life, and thinking about what is to come. The EP is an ode to childhood and growing up with every song featuring themes of development and self reflection.
The title track of the EP “Kids Table” perfectly encapsulates the core discussion of the EP; growing up and uncertainty. The opening lyrics of the song “Twenty-two is stupid, confusing, and messed up// Between clueless and trying and grown up.” This song is written for everyone stuck between their teenage years and adulthood feeling like “you’re just trying to catch up.” The song is a fun pop song that also strikes a balance with its heavier lyrics. Lynch uses duality of electronic beats with isolated and breathy harmonies that sums up the song is vulnrability and relatability very well.
Track three “could never be me“ is also a stand out. This track is written solely by Lynch and encapsulates the insecurity and feeling of uncertainty in your identity whilst still coming into your own. This song feels as though you are reading directly out of Lynch‘s diary as she is incredibly honest in all of her lyrics opening with the line “I am so tired of feeling so tired all the time// things get more heavy the longer you spend in your mind.”
Sonically the album is similar to the likes of Gracie Abrams and Sabrina Carpenter however the honesty from Lynch is what sets it apart. She transports you to her childhood discussing friendships, first loves, the struggles of growing up and self reflection and growth. She matches this with both Pop and acoustic sounds that encapsulates the highs and lows of growing up immaculately.
The closing track “okay” mirrors opening track, “i’m sorry if i hurt you sometimes”, as both songs directly address people, however there is immense growth from the anguish described in the opening and the peace that has developed in its closing. “Okay” is a duet between Lynch and ROSIE directly addressing the listener. The song is stripped down to just piano and vocals making it feel that much more intimate. The artist's harmonies and almost perfect blend makes the song feel like a lullaby. Throughout the EP Lynch transported us back to childhood however this closing track is a hopeful look into the future with the most prominent lyric being “if you’re not good, if you’re not great, just be okay.” Lynch wears her heart on her sleeve throughout the EP and now she is directly addressing her audience and recognizing that experiencing feeling lost and alone is common and at the end of the day “you’ll be okay” which is the closing line of the entire EP.
Published via Returner Magazine
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