Stella Lefty releases debut album ‘Long Way Home’

Singer-songwriter Stella Lefty has released her debut album, ‘Long Way Home,’ via Atlantic Outpost. The 14-track project consists of seven new songs and seven previously released tracks, blending pop and country influences.

Lefty’s recent success includes the breakout single ‘Boston,’ which reached the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 and earned an MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Country. She has also received a nomination for Best New Artist. The album features the track ‘Lean In, Kiss Me,’ co-written with Julia Michaels, and was announced during her debut performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago.

Critical reception of the album has been mixed; while some tracks like ‘Lean In, Kiss Me’ and ‘Why Wouldn’t We’ have been noted for their upbeat and playful vibes, other reviews have criticized the authenticity of the vocal delivery and certain stylistic choices.