LM5

"The most compelling arc in the story of a major pop act is always the one where their sound deepens and matures, with the band finally balancing who they are with who the label wants them to be. From the start, Little Mix have been on a mission to perfect this balance, countering their televised coronation as winners of U.K.'s The X Factor in 2011 with albums that showcase their soulful voices and knack for multi-part harmony with believably righteous feminist and sex-positive messages. Released in 2018, the aptly titled LM5 feels like the apotheosis of this journey, and once again presents the group as an empowered pop force to be reckoned with".

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"It's not surprising then that LM5 sees them doubling down on what's defined them as an act over the course of their career. LM5 is an album about feminism - going beyond rallying cries of solidarity to also examine insecurities, mistakes, and the importance of embracing these perceived weaknesses as openly as one's strengths. Still, it stands apart from their previous albums in its boldness and precision - tackling these topics head-on and in explicit terms".

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