American pop superstar Ariana Grande has officially released her eighth studio album, Petal, which she previously marketed as an era of 'unfiltered rage' though early critical reception suggests the record sounds more like a gentle breeze.
Reviewers have been quick to point out the stark contrast between the singer's defiant promotional claims and the actual sonic delivery of the Ariana Grande Petal era, with prominent music critic Neil McCormick comparing the listening experience to 'being assaulted by a particularly lovely butterfly.'
