Baby Queen - I Hope You Don't Remember Me (Album Review)
Tuesday, 04 August 2026
Written by Laura Mills
Photo: ThreeBroMedia/Elif Gonen
‘I Hope You Don’t Remember Me’ marks a real shift for Baby Queen, showcasing musical versatility while leaning less frequently into Arabella Latham’s signature style of social commentary, instead diving straight into heartbreak. It feels like her most mature, honest work yet, showcasing a new era where she’s comfortable being vulnerable.
The Durban-born, London-based songwriter sets the emotional tone with Abigail, a dreamy piano opener, while Feel Something lifts the mood with layered instrumentation and sense of a euphoria that is perfectly paired with her voice.
Permanently Obsessed is all about desire, its words carried along by a funky new wave groove that makes it instantly catchy.
Word Vomit, one of the album’s most playful tracks, has a rhyme scheme and melody reminiscent of her early standout Internet Religion, and its repeated refrain of “I swallow my pride” feels built for a live crowd.
Minding the Explanatory Gap works as a soft, emotional interlude that flows seamlessly into the next track, marking how carefully crafted this album is as a package. Spite flips the mood again with sharp, relatable lyrics about jealousy and breakups, delivered with force that fits the emotional tenor.
Tongue Tied brings a rocky breakdown later on, but Bored Out of My Mind is the most guitar‑heavy moment, with booming drums and vocals that push into something grittier. The title track closes the album beautifully and has tension building throughout. As it climaxes, the sound shifts to a gorgeous whisper, delivering a sense of closure and setting the seal on a new high for Baby Queen.
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