Full Breakdown
Gracie Abrams Unveils Full Tracklist for Upcoming Album *Daughter From Hell*
6/18/2026, 12:57:18 PM
Album Reveal and Core Details
On June 17, 2024, singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams posted the complete 16-song listing for her third studio album *Daughter From Hell* on Instagram. The record is slated for release on July 17 (year not uniformly reported) via Interscope. The lead single “Hit the Wall,” released in May, opens the album and serves as its introductory track.
Background & Creative Context
Abrams began work on *Daughter From Hell* while finalizing the deluxe edition of her 2024 album *The Secret of Us*, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Long-time collaborator Aaron Dessner co-wrote and co-produced much of the new material, extending a partnership that started with Abrams’s second EP *This Is What It Feels Like*. Childhood friend Audrey Hobert co-wrote “Minibar,” and Marcus Mumford is featured on the closing track “What If It’s Right?”.
Key Contributors
- Gracie Abrams – vocalist, primary songwriter, and co-producer.
- Aaron Dessner – co-writer, co-producer, and longtime creative partner (member of The National).
- Audrey Hobert – co-writer on “Minibar.”
- Marcus Mumford – guest vocalist on “What If It’s Right?”.
Data & Tracklist Overview
1. “Hit the Wall” – 3:16
2. “Cold Goodbyes” – 2:58
3. “Death Wish” – 3:36
4. “The Knife” – 3:37
5. “Daughter From Hell” – 4:08
6. “Look at My Life” – 3:11
7. “Good Reason” – 4:10
8. “Men Like You” – 4:03
9. “Sober” – 2:52
10. “Broke My Heart” – 3:40
11. “Mews” – 4:13
12. “Minibar” – 2:00 (co-written with Audrey Hobert)
13. “Imaginary Friend” – 2:30
14. “Afflictions” – 3:28
15. “Humming” – 4:11
16. “What If It’s Right?” – 4:36 (features Marcus Mumford)
Official Statements & Responses
Abrams described the album as “definitely my favorite music I’ve ever made” and emphasized a deep personal connection, noting that her releases act as “time capsules” of her life stage. Dessner highlighted the duo’s artistic growth, saying the project expands their “musical vocabulary” and pushes “into uncharted waters sonically,” while also calling it “the most moving and powerful work we have done together.” Both artists expressed anticipation for listeners to experience the record.
Criticism & Opposition
Fans voiced disappointment that a previously teased track titled “Out of Nowhere” did not appear on the final list, posting comments such as “GRACIEEEEE, WHERE IS OUT OF NOWHERE???” and “Excuse meee? No Out of Nowhere? :((.” The omission sparked online debate about the album’s completeness.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Release year: One source lists the release as July 17, 2026, while others provide only the month and day, leaving the year ambiguous.
- Track order: The Rolling Stone listing places “Cold Goodbyes” as the second track, whereas several other outlets position it as the final track. No definitive ordering has been confirmed across all platforms.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It’s definitely my favorite music I’ve ever made, and I feel very closely connected to it.” — Gracie Abrams, singer-songwriter
- “You’ll hear us expanding our musical vocabulary and pushing into uncharted waters sonically, and most of all the sharpening and deepening of Gracie’s lyricism and expression in ways that continue to astound me,” — Aaron Dessner, producer
- “I believe this album contains absolutely the most moving and powerful work we have done together — it feels elevated in every way — and I can’t WAIT until you all get to hear it.” — Aaron Dessner, producer
- “Can’t Wait.” — Russ, rapper (commenting on Instagram)
What’s Next
Abrams will launch the 64-date *The Look at My Life* arena tour in December, beginning in Denver and concluding with four shows in Brooklyn in March 2027. The tour will span North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe, featuring opening acts such as Rachel Chinouriri, Del Water Gap, Jensen McRae, Holly Humberstone, and Bella Kay. Fans can anticipate additional singles and promotional content ahead of the July release.
