After hearing “Therapist” by Jeremy Zucker when it was first released on Sept. 17, I knew the complete album would be a hit. On Oct. 1, Zucker released the full album “CRUSHER,” which includes 12 songs in total. 

Like all of Zucker’s music, this album is full of deep and meaningful songs. His lyrics have always left an impression on me, and this album is no exception. In “Cry with you,” Zucker sings, “I’m dissociating right now. Take my hand, and we’ll figure it out.” Lyrics like these make me feel like Zucker is relatable, and he does a wonderful job expressing his feelings in his lyrics. 

In “HONEST,” Zucker describes a relationship that has gone south due to mistrust. He sings, “You call your dad and hide your location with no hesitation.” Not only is this line catchy, I feel like it could resonate with many teens who might listen to Zucker’s music. It seems that Zucker writes from experience, and being a 25-year-old, I think it may relate to his past. 

Zucker’s songs are in the pop genre, but I find that he sticks to his own style rather than putting out mainstream music. His songs are full of airy beats and have been since he started releasing music on SoundCloud before 2016. If you asked me whether this song was put out recently or last year, I wouldn’t know for sure, but I don’t think it’s a bad thing. His style works for him, and his voice suits all of his lyrics. 

Some of his most popular hits are “all the kids are depressed,” released in 2018, and “comethru,” which came out in 2020. Both of these are great examples of his general song style. 

The easiest way to describe “CRUSHER” would be calm and chill. There are a variety of slow and upbeat songs, which I enjoy. “When i’m around” is a slower song where Zucker describes feeling like someone is different when they’re around him, but it sounds beautiful. His voice is so soft and melodic. He has a way of making any topic sound soft and sweet, even when he’s describing his hardships in life. 

One of the highlights in listening to this album is hearing the transitions between songs. At first listen, the transition from “When i’m around” to “Therapist” made it feel like a single song. It was a small detail that I felt Zucker planned intentionally. 

“CRUSHER” does have some more mature content in it, such as sex and drugs. I wouldn’t play a few of the songs in front of my little sister, who might question a song like “molly and coke,” so that’s something to keep in mind. 

On a similar note, 7 out of 12 songs on the album are explicit. If you’re not new to Zucker’s music, you know this is much like his other albums. “Love is not dying” has 6 out of 13 explicit songs, while “Motions” has 5 out of 8. Zucker’s language helps tell his stories with raw emotion. 

Out of all 12 songs on the album, there wasn’t one I didn’t enjoy. I added all 12 to my liked songs on Spotify. 

Stream “CRUSHER” on Spotify, Apple Music and SoundCloud.