Tate McRae's "So Close To What" Album Review & Deep Dive (with Amanda Leopizzi)

Live From Mars · 2025-02-24

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In this episode of Live from Mars, I’m joined by my dear friend Amanda (@amandasplaylist) to break down Tate McRae’s new album So Close to What. After my initial reaction stirred up some strong opinions, we’re diving deep into what makes this album work, where it falls short, and how Tate’s evolution as an artist impacts her place in pop music today.

We explore:

• Tate McRae’s Career Evolution – From You Broke Me First to Greedy and So Close to What, has she finally found her sound?

• Best & Worst Songs – Why Sports Car, Two Hands, and Purple Lace Bra stand out, and which tracks miss the mark.

• Tate as a Performer First – How her strength in dance and live performance shapes her music choices.

• Production & Songwriting – Does So Close to What push pop forward, or does it play it too safe?

• Where She Stands Among Pop’s Biggest Names – How Tate compares to Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, and more.

• Hot Takes & Fan Reactions – What the album means to different listeners and why pop music hits differently for everyone.

From viral TikTok hits to her future in pop, we’re unpacking it all. Did So Close to What live up to the hype? Or is Tate still searching for her signature sound? Let’s discuss.

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