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Addison Rae’s Debut Album Is Being Slammed as “Skipless” — But Is the Backlash Actually Just Cosmic Karma?

Added on June 13, 2025 inMusic News Cards

You ever wonder if that “no skips” hype around an album is just a fan-fueled myth, or if the record truly deserves the praise? Well, I’m diving headfirst into Addison’s latest, listening to every single track from start to finish—yeah, one real-time spin per song, no cheating. As Mercury dances through Gemini today, throwing a little sass and curiosity into the cosmic mix, it feels like the perfect moment to ask: Is this album the real deal or just cleverly stitched-up fan reverie? For the record, I’m all about R&B, neo soul, and hip-hop vibes, but my ears have roamed everywhere—from Flume’s electronic majesty to whatever catches my fancy next. Sometimes it takes me a few rounds to really digest lyrics, and I’m notoriously guilty of shoehorning tracks into cinematic scenes in my head—so buckle up. Oh, and for those wondering, I’m jamming on Airpods Pro 2, because details matter. Ready to see if Addison’s album holds up under this one-play-per-song trial? Let’s get into it. LEARN MORE

Is the “no skips” sentiment a universal experience, or are the fans just stitching us up? I’m going to find out for the both of us by listening to Addison from start to finish. One listen per song.

To give you more context on my tastes to see if they align with yours (and whether you deem this as a trustworthy review), I gravitate towards R&B, neo soul and hip-hop music, but absolutely love listening to all genres. Through my years of allowing music to infiltrate my brain, I had a big Flume and electronic music phase, which I still revisit, but all in all, I’m open to listening to anything. Sometimes I can’t understand lyrics until my third re-listen and I usually try to relate songs to movies that I think they’d go in — you’ll see below. Also, in case it matters to you, I’m listening on Airpods Pro 2. 

Without futher ado, here are my first impressions:

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