Cassidy Paris - 'Bittersweet'

The new album takes on a more raw edge than the previous 80's inspired effort. 

There is no doubt that Cassidy has grown from that young girl into a young woman who has gone through an emotional roller coaster in the years since the first record and has put that down into song on this record. 

The opening songs are two driving rock songs with more than a hint of Pat Benetar in her heyday Nothing Left To Lose is much harder and heavier than what we have heard previously. 

“Finish What We Started” is another full on rocker that in her own words deals with the situation that “falling is not the end, giving up is” The emotion in the record is evident. 

“Give Me Your Love” could be straight from Joan Jet with that stripped down riff and swing and anthemic vocals. Can't Let Go slows the pace down and is more aligned with the previous 80's sound a mid tempo ballad that lets Paris's vocals shine. 

“Undecided” is another driving rocker that leads us into probably the highlight of the album for me. 

“Sucker For Your Love”, full of hooks and catchy vocals, One of those songs that will leave an ear worm in your brain and hours later you will find yourself singing the chorus inside your head. 

“Anybody Out There” takes on a journey from a heavy start to slower ballad, Paris lists here influences as Benetar, Jett and Lzzy Hale and this song has all the hallmarks of Hale, soulful vocals fill the song definitely one of the highlights of the 13 songs on show. 

The album closes with the catchy “Turn Around And Kiss Me” and the lead single “Stronger” that epitomizes the album a much harder stronger record written from true life experiences and hurt. 

We look forward to hearing them live when she returns to these shores in May 2026 for a series of dates around the UK.