Madison Beer’s ‘locket’ Is a Perfect Pop Flex — These 5 Songs Prove It
Madison Beer’s locket is like slipping straight into a vulnerable pop space: intimate, glittery, a little messy, and impossible to pause once you hit play. In 11 tracks, it pivots between sleek electronic shine and darker dance-floor momentum, then opens up into big, sweeping moments that sound huge through headphones—whether it’s whispered verses or full-throttle hooks. That being said, these are the five songs we’ve had on repeat.
“Yes Baby”
The second the beat drops on “yes baby,” it’s impossible to miss its vibrant club energy (regardless of your actual location). This is essentially Beer at her most electrifying, characterized by pulsating synths, thumping bass, and a dark-pop edge that evokes the sensation of dancing under strobing purple lights. The production is thick and club-ready, but her vocals stay sharp and playful on top, teasing and commanding at the same time. Every drop hits harder than the last, and by the final chorus, you’re fully surrendered to the rhythm.
“Angel Wings”
Don’t let the title fool you, “angel wings” has bite. Beer keeps the lyrics punchy and unapologetic, even imagining an ex’s fake demise just to preserve the good memories in peace. Somehow, the track still feels cute and inviting, like a pastel-colored warning shot. Her vocals stack into a bright, heavenly blur, with fluttering harmonies curling around the bubbly beat. And the production is loaded with little ear-candy touches—twinkling ’80s keys, soft snaps, airy ad-libs—that let her float over the groove without losing the edge. It’s sugar and spice in the cleanest ratio, and easily one of the standouts here.
“Bad Enough”
“bad enough” is the one that sneaks up on you. On the surface, it’s a sleek, ethereal pop song with a mystifying, almost hypnotic charm, but dig in, and it’s Beer at her most vulnerable. She unpacks a toxic romance with quippy one-liners and quiet confessions, painting a relationship that’s messy yet magnetic. You know the person isn’t good for her (or perhaps for you, because these moments aren’t uncommon), but the melody and swirling production keep pulling you back in, just like the ex she’s singing about. It’s reflective without ever feeling heavy, witty without losing heart. This is also the track that will live rent-free in your head for days.
“Bittersweet”
If locket has a centerpiece, it’s “bittersweet.” The song starts soft and introspective, Beer’s voice carrying over delicate synths and a steady beat, then swells into something grand and cinematic. By the bridge, it’s full-on theatrical through soaring vocals, an almost orchestral flow, layers of harmonies that feel like the credits rolling on your own heartbreak movie. She glides across every shift in the production with effortless control, turning raw honesty into something almost triumphant. It’s gorgeous, devastating, and weirdly uplifting all at once.
“Make You Mine”
Rounding out our top five is the undeniable banger “Make You Mine.” It’s pure adrenaline: upbeat, electronically charged, and tailor-made for anyone with a soft spot for haunting pop. The production crackles with bright synths, then lands on a chorus so big it basically dares you not to run it back. Beer flexes, too, sliding from sultry lows to sky-high belts without breaking the momentum, and it turns the whole thing into a showcase for just how much range she’s playing with.
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While the entire locket album is a strong, cohesive body of work, these five tracks alone showcase her undeniable range as an artist. Stream the full album, pick your own favorites, and prepare to have Beer’s voice in your head for weeks. We already do.
