Album Review: There’s Always More That I Could Say // Sigrid

Scandipop has received some great new additions with Sigrid’s third album, There’s Always More That I Could Say, this time stretching the boundaries of what pop can be. It paints a picture of a modern-day situationship with chaotic see-sawing emotions. This love-hate relationship is highlighted by the messy order of the tracks and the music flowing freely between indie-pop and some groovy high-intensity tunes. The artist plays with the genre, giving the listener a sense of the loud, rebellious passion that is at the heart of a toxic relationship. Sigrid has described the ingredients of this release perfectly on her Instagram: “productions that breathe joy, grit, sass, hurt, giddyness, anger, fun, choruses!!”.

The album’s first track, ‘I’ll Always Be Your Girl’,  sets the scene for the story that’s beginning to unfold. The toxic nature of the relationship is evident from the get-go, and it comes with a hilarious and snappy admission of commitment (“I’ll always be your girl // And I hate it”). Sigrid then takes us back to happier days with the gentler lyrics of ‘Jellyfish’. This song is light-hearted and free, the softer tone of her voice almost floating through the music. It signals the shyness of a new romance, the “chemistry of awkward deliveries”, and the happy chaos they experience before it turns into a destructive one. 

The theme remains consistent as the album progresses. The switch flicks from love to hate with every song, peaking at my personal favourite ‘Fort Knox’. By this point, the anger is at its extreme, and it pours out as a blend of sass, grit, and a f*** you to her lover (“Did I love you? I didn’t mean to”). Not only are the lyrics witty and entertaining, but the chorus is also extremely catchy, making this one of the best tunes on the album.

As all the emotions have been building up, hitting their limit at ‘Fort Knox’, it all comes crashing down as we reach the climax of the album, with the title track. After all the joy and hurt and anger, we see her vulnerability (“I’m giving you my worst today”). This song holds a lot of pain, and being the only slow one on the album, it is all the more impactful. Sigrid belts her voice beautifully, conveying the heartbreak and hopelessness of a tired lover. The ballad bears resemblance to Adele, as it has the same sadness and intensity that is the trademark of much of her music. 

After a complete breakdown, Sigrid brings us back with some lighter melodies as she sings about moving on. ‘Eternal Sunshine’ refers to the romantic sci-fi movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, where two lovers undergo surgery to erase each other from their memories. This is what she wants to do: achieve eternal sunshine by forgetting her lover entirely and moving on. I thought this was quite an amusing and well-thought-out irony, considering the first song is titled “I’ll always be your girl”. 

There’s Always More That I Could Say is a wonderful rollercoaster with chaos, sass, and emotions for every stage of a young romance. The album has a lot of heart and a lot of heartbreak, and Sigrid’s wild enthusiasm shines through each track, making it one of her best ones yet.

Words by Anushka Kulkarni

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