Grace Davies Delivers Sharp Pop Insight With Debut Album ‘The Wrong Side of 25’

With heart and honesty, Grace Davies confronts aging in pop on her 15-track debut.

In her debut album The Wrong Side of 25, Grace Davies boldly addresses the emotions most people avoid — aging, doubt, and the quiet fear of being left behind. But rather than mask these truths, Davies puts them front and center, turning personal fears into universal anthems.

Tracks like “Youngest That I’ll Ever Be” cut to the heart of her struggle. 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.” It’s a lyric for the scroll-weary, career-questioning generation who are expected to succeed fast or disappear.

Her fun-loving side shines in “Hotel Delilah,” full of witty lyrics, groovy basslines, and rich orchestral arrangements. It’s a moment of levity that proves Grace knows how to balance storytelling with sonic charm.

Thematically, the album explores feeling boxed in by industry norms. Grace challenges those limitations not with bitterness, but with clarity and grace. With Paul Whalley on production duties, the album stays organic and bold throughout.

The Wrong Side of 25 will resonate with anyone who’s ever been told they’re out of time — and needed to prove otherwise.