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• Liner Notes: Lizzy McAlpine’s ‘Angel’ merges her heavenly vocals with masterful lyricism Liner Notes: ‘Angel’ merges vocals, masterful lyricism | The Daily Northwestern | Sept. 22, 2026, 1:07 a.m.
Lizzy McAlpine’s fourth studio album, “Angel,” does not stray far from the rest of her discography, and her signature heartbreaking quality remains. The 14-track album was released Sep. 18. “Angel” opens with the lead single “The light in the painting,” featuring McAlpine’s voice in a soft echo. The song starts slow and breathy, until the...