GRAE’s ‘7 Minutes ’Til Heaven’ Is a Synth-Pop Rollercoaster and We Want Another Ride

If heartbreak, empowerment, and neon lighting had a baby, it would sound like GRAE’s 7 Minutes ’Til Heaven. The Canadian indie-pop darling has officially entered her main character era—and this album is the soundtrack. From the moment the opening interlude “American Dream” whispers in your ear (thanks to the iconic Apollonia), you know you’re not in for just an album. You’re in for a vibe shift.

This isn’t background music. It’s mascara-streaked crying, dancing in your bedroom in silk pajamas, and texting your ex “seen.” GRAE glides between moods like a shapeshifter, hitting you with the haunting “Dark Energy” one moment and the glittering chaos of “Cha-Ching” the next. You’ll be both existential and fabulous. It’s a delicate balance—not everyone can pull off “melancholy but still ready for the club.”

And then there’s “God In A Woman”—the sonic equivalent of strutting into a room and owning it. It’s confident, bold, a little dangerous. This track alone deserves a red carpet and a slow-motion entrance. You can hear the Prince and Madonna influences, but make no mistake: GRAE isn’t copying anyone—she’s carving her own glittery, emotionally raw lane.

Apollonia’s spoken-word interludes (three total!) give the album a poetic backbone. They’re moody, dramatic, and a little mysterious—kind of like the friend who always shows up in sunglasses, even indoors. By the time the closing track “Hollywood” hits, you’ve gone through a full arc: from glitter to grit, from chaos to catharsis.

Verdict? GRAE has delivered a bold, cinematic, emotionally-charged album that makes you feel like the protagonist of your own coming-of-age film. 7 Minutes ’Til Heaven isn’t just a listen—it’s an experience. Grab your headphones and a hairbrush mic. It’s time to feel everything.

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