
“locket” is Madison Beer at her most vulnerable.
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TOP 5 SONGS
5. For The Night
“For the Night” slows things down and lets Madison tap into her deeper register.
“For The Night” is about wanting temporary relief from emotional pain — one night of affection, intimacy, and warmth so she doesn’t have to sit alone with her thoughts.
It’s sensual without being explicit, sad without being hopeless. There’s a quiet desperation here that feels honest and human, wrapped up in soft melodies and gentle production.
4. Angel Wings
This track captures a very specific kind of heartbreak.
That is, the kind where it almost feels easier to imagine someone as gone forever than to accept that they’re still alive, just living without you.
Madison Beer paints grief and longing so vividly that it feels heavy in your chest. The lyrics are dark and emotionally raw, but her soft, flowy vocals, paired with a pop-leaning R&B production, balance the sadness beautifully. It’s haunting, vulnerable, and deeply affecting.
3. Bittersweet
This track explores the confusing aftermath of a relationship ending when you never thought it would.
In “Bittersweet,” Madison Beer reflects on how people change and how love doesn’t always last the way you expect it to. She still wants the person she’s singing about, but she questions whether they ever truly wanted her the same way.
Instead of pure anger or bitterness, she’s left feeling bittersweet — holding onto memories that were once special, even though they still hurt.
2. Nothing At All
This one hurts badly.
In “Nothing At All,” Madison reflects on the contrast between who she once was and who she’s become, tracing how love and relationships reshaped her mindset. Once open-hearted and hopeful, she now wrestles with trust issues and the fear of loss, even in moments of happiness. Her vocal runs are stunning, the lyrics hit hard, and the emotional weight lingers long after the song fades.
1. Make You Mine
This is the earworm of the album, and honestly, it deserves the hype.
“Make You Mine” is ridiculously catchy, seductive, and smooth. The synths, distortion, and deep bass give the track an edgy, club-ready feel, while Madison’s light, airy vocals float effortlessly over the darker production. It’s flirty, confident, and fun — a feel-good track that makes you want to sing along and dance without thinking twice. This song is all about intimacy and wanting to give someone something real and unforgettable.
SONG BY SONG RATING
1. Locket Theme (N/A)
2. Yes Baby (4/5)
3. Angel Wings (4/5)
4. For the Night (4/5)
5. Bad Enough (3.5/5)
6. Healthy Habit (4/5)
7. You’re Still Everything (4/5)
8. Bittersweet (4/5)
9. Complexity (3.5/5)
10. Make You Mine (4.5/5)
11. Nothing at All (4/5)
RGM RATING
(79%)
locket feels like a collection of confessions, intimate thoughts Madison Beer might not feel comfortable saying out loud anywhere else.
Across the project, she wrestles with loss, heartbreak, longing, and the emotional whiplash that comes from loving deeply and losing painfully. A recurring theme of change runs throughout, exploring how relationships reshape the way you think, feel, and guard yourself as you move forward.
Sonically, locket blends pop and R&B with moody, atmospheric production that keeps Madison’s voice front and center. Her vocals are soft yet emotionally weighty, carrying sadness and sensuality in equal measure. The album doesn’t rush healing or pretend there are easy answers. Instead, it sits with the pain, the memories, and the emotional aftermath. Honest, reflective, and quietly powerful, locket underscores Madison Beer’s strength as both a vocalist and a storyteller.
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