Early Twenties Torture
2025 studio album by Sadie Jean
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Early Twenties Torture is the debut studio album by American singer Sadie Jean. The album was released on October 24, 2025.[5]
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| Released | October 24, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Indie pop, alternative pop, soft pop | |||
| Length | 34:47 | |||
| Label | Sadie Jean | |||
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| Singles from Early Twenties Torture | ||||
Background
When Erica Campbell of PAPER asked, "what are you excited to share next?" in December 2024, Sadie Jean replied she was working on her debut album and was currently exploring the theme of “almost” relationships, which was a recurring theme in her life.[6]
Jean officially announced the album was coming in 2025 when she released the lead single "The One That I Want (But I Don't Know Why)" on April 8, 2025.
Touring
Promotion
"The One That I Want (But I Don't Know Why)" was released on April 8, 2025, as the album's first single. "I Tried", "Slow Burn", and "Move On First" were released July 18, September 12, and October 10, respectively as the album's second, third, and fourth singles.
Jean performed "I Tried" live for Flood Magazine in their "Neighborhoods" series. The performance takes place in the backseat of a car as it drives around the LA suburbs with Jean's band member Andrew Wholf playing guitar.[9]
Sadie Jean released five music videos along with the album, which often feature her artist friends. Including the music video, for "The One That I Want (But I Don't Know Why)" which co-stars Jean's friends and roommates (including fellow artists Bebe Stockwell, Devon Gabriella, Lindsey Lomis, and Bailey Mendelson).[10] The "Know You Forever" music video includes Sami Rappoport from Pen15, Charles Hsu, and Grace Enger.
Critical reception
Anthony Mclaude of All Music Magazine wrote, "What's so piercing is her control. Sadie Jean gives us a line, "I'm pouring tears in a paper cut," a line that lands like mascara running in a bathroom stall at 2 a.m. It's more than just sadness. It's cinematic. The kind of sadness that feels both too much and not enough, like crying over someone who'll never know what they meant to you."[11]
Jillian Giandurco of Nylon felt that Jean's soft vocals were like a gentle hug, and the vivid vignettes she creates with her lyrics are sure to give you a whole new appreciation for your own ride-or-die friendships.[12] Continuing that "'I'm pouring tears into paper cuts' from 'I Tried' is 'kind of a generational breakup lyric'."[13]
Clare Gelich of Melodic described Jean as baring her soul and embracing the most jealous, immature and insecure parts of herself on the album.[14]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "I Tried" |
| Griff Clawson | 2:33 |
| 2. | "Somebody's Everything" |
| Clawson | 3:23 |
| 3. | "Slow Burn" |
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| 3:13 |
| 4. | "Move On First" |
| Avery | 2:36 |
| 5. | "I Don't Know Better" |
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| 2:40 |
| 6. | "She's Dating My Boyfriend" |
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| 2:20 |
| 7. | "Out Of My Body" |
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| 3:42 |
| 8. | "The One That I Want (But I Don't Know Why)" |
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| 2:35 |
| 9. | "I Miss My Friend" | Jean |
| 2:50 |
| 10. | "This Time Around" |
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| 2:49 |
| 11. | "Know You Forever" |
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| 3:12 |
| 12. | "See you on Sunday" |
| Clawson | 2:51 |
| Total length: | 34:47 | |||
Personnel
Musicians
- Sadie Jean – lead vocals (all tracks)
- Charlie Oriain – guitar (track 2)
- JP Saxe – piano (track 12)
Production
- Griff Clawson – executive producer, production (tracks 1–3 and 5–12)
- Lixa – co-production (track 3)
- Myles Avery – production (track 4)
- Sadie Jean – co-production (tracks 5, 7–9, 11)
- Johnny Simpson – co-production (track 6)
- Austin Ward – co-production (track 10)
Technical
- Joe Zook – mixing (tracks 1, 8)
- Pedro Calloni – mixing (tracks 2–7, 10–12)
- Theo Quayle – mastering (all tracks)