I'm All Ears

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I'm All Ears is the second studio album by the British duo Let’s Eat Grandma. It was released on 29 June 2018 through Transgressive Records. The album runs about 51 minutes and mixes avant-pop and synth-pop.

Singles and promotion
Four singles came out before the album: Hot Pink (30 January 2018) with a video directed by Balan Evans, followed by Falling Into Me (21 March 2018), It’s Not Just Me (18 April 2018), and Ava (12 June 2018). The group announced a tour starting in late August to promote the record.

Release formats
The album was issued on multiple formats, including 2×LP, CD, cassette, digital download, and streaming.

Reception
I’m All Ears received widespread critical praise. Metacritic gave it an average score of 85 out of 100 based on 23 reviews. The Guardian gave it a perfect score, lauding its bold creativity. Rolling Stone praised its adventurous spirit and coherence, while Pitchfork highlighted its precise, relatable portrayal of teenage life in 2018. Other outlets also praised the record for its ambition and emotional depth.

Songs and production
All songs were written by Jenny Hollingworth and Rosa Walton. Most tracks were produced by David Wrench, with Sophie and Faris Badwan co-writing and co-producing Hot Pink and It’s Not Just Me.

Themes and standout moments
The songs explore how people’s perceptions can distort reality, the challenges of growing up, and the difficulties seen from the outside. The second half features expansive tracks like Cool & Collected and Donnie Darko, which showcase the duo’s developing songwriting and maturity.

Place in their discography
I’m All Ears follows Let’s Eat Grandma’s debut I, Gemini (2016) and precedes Two Ribbons (2022).