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Gracie Abrams Releases Third Studio Album *Daughter from Hell*
7/17/2026, 11:28:32 AM
Album Release Details
On July 17, 2026, singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams issued her third full-length album, *Daughter from Hell*, via Interscope Records. The 16-track collection follows her 2024 Billboard-200 No. 2 LP *The Secret of Us* and her 2023 debut *Good Riddance*. The record debuted with singles “Hit the Wall” (Billboard Hot 100 # 34) and “Look at My Life” (Billboard Hot 100 # 54). Abrams will support the album with the “Look at My Life” arena tour, beginning in Denver, Colorado, on Dec. 2, 2026.
Background & Context
Abrams’ first two albums were produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner, a partnership that continued on *Daughter from Hell*. The project was developed over roughly two years at Electric Lady Studios (New York), Long Pond Studio, and additional London sessions. The album is described by Abrams as a more introspective, “existential” step rather than a stylistic overhaul.
Key Collaborators
- Aaron Dessner (The National) – primary producer, co-writer on 14 of 16 tracks.
- Dan Nigro – co-producer on “Look at My Life.”
- Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) – co-producer and additional vocals on “Hit the Wall” and “Broke My Heart.”
- Marcus Mumford (Mumford & Sons) – guest vocalist on “What If It’s Right?”
- Paul Mescal – Abrams’ boyfriend, co-writer of “Imaginary Friend.”
- Audrey Hobert – co-writer on “Minibar.”
Data & Statistics
- Album length: 16 songs.
- Lead single “Hit the Wall” peaked at No. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- “Look at My Life” entered the Hot 100 at No. 54.
- The album’s title track features distorted electric guitar, a departure from Abrams’ typical muted guitar/piano palette.
- The tour will comprise 64 arena dates across North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe (Dec. 2026 – May 2027).
Official Statements & Responses
Abrams framed the record as a personal “time capsule,” saying it reflects where she is “right now” and hoping listeners will “make it theirs.” She emphasized a shift in lyrical perspective, noting she now writes “from both the protagonist and the antagonist” to avoid “pointing fingers.” Aaron Dessner called the collaboration “the most moving and powerful work we have done together.” The Hollywood Reporter interview highlighted Abrams’ view that the album is “definitely my favorite music I’ve ever made.”
Criticism & Opposition
Several reviewers argued the album offers little innovation. One critique described the second half as a “monotonous blur” where songs “gradually blend into a monotonous blur,” labeling the overall effort “stale” and “not enough to kill you, but it certainly makes you want to throw open a window.” Another analysis noted that the record “does not have enough momentum for its first five or six tracks” and that “the songs on *Daughter from Hell* are not necessarily bad. Most of them are simply dull,” suggesting the project fails to deliver fresh artistic growth.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This album came from being kind of quiet after we had went our separate ways after tour ended,” — Gracie Abrams, Bowery Ballroom show
- “We’re baaaaaack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,” — Gracie Abrams, Instagram post
- “It’s definitely my favorite music I’ve ever made, and I feel very closely connected to it,” — Gracie Abrams, The Hollywood Reporter interview
- “I was careful about writing about conflict and pain from less of a place of pointing fingers and more so of having been on both sides, like, of both the protagonist and the antagonist of each song,” — Gracie Abrams, Billboard interview
- “This album feels more existential to me… it’s a bit less reactive. It doesn’t feel like a big shift for me in terms of the style but it feels like we’re mining deeper.” — Gracie Abrams, InMusicBlog interview
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the album’s release year: Rolling Stone and Billboard list the release as July 17 2026, while other outlets (e.g., InMusicBlog) cite July 17 2024. Additionally, Billboard Philippines mentions a 2025 preview of unreleased tracks, creating uncertainty about the exact timeline of live performances preceding the album’s launch. No official clarification has been provided to reconcile these discrepancies.
