ButRosieis no imperial-phase victory lap from a haughty A-lister.
Instead, its an appealing showcase of Roses chameleonic personality and straightforwardly winsome vocals.
In the albums liner notes, Rose thanks Bruno Mars, her foil on the punchy lead single APT.
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who, she writes, was guiding [her] through this chapter of [her] career.
And Stay a Little Longer is a torchy plea for connection that glitters like a mirror ball.
Despite all its angst,Rosiehas a lightness that makes it an inviting listen.
