Chappell Roan and her handlers did the right thing with her brash, brightly hued 2023 debut album: they let The Rise And Fall Of A Midwestern Princess breathe for a year until its growing "cult" following tipped over into runaway mainstream success.

Roan now moves records at a pace to rival even Taylor Swift, thanks mainly to an undeniable arsenal of sharp-witted pop tunes like "Red Wine Supernova" and "HOT TO GO!" that grapple with her budding queerness in a humourous and highly positive light but also to a larger-than-life stage presence inspired by her fascination with drag-queen culture. She's the real deal on delivery and it's hard to believe this 26-year-old Missouri "princess" is just getting started here. But if the best is yet to come, The Rise And Fall Of A Midwestern Princess is still a pretty fine place to start. We at Kop's can hardly keep pace with demand for this album. And that makes us happy 'cause it's good one. 

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Femininomenon
2. Red Wine Supernova
3. After Midnight
4. Coffee
5. Casual

Side B

6. Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl
7. HOT TO GO!
8. My Kink Is Karma
9. Picture You
10. Kaleidoscope

Side C

11. Pink Pony Club
12. Naked In Manhattan
13. California
14. Guilty Pleasure