Billie Eilish nearly named her latest album, ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ after a legendary quote from the US TV series, ‘The Office.’ The name ‘Patheticville’ was nearly the title of the singer’s third studio album, and she revealed in an interview with Rolling Stone that it came from a scene in the series where Kelly Kapoor mocked Pam Beesly’s speech. Eilish is known to be a massive fan of ‘The Office,’ with actor Rainn Wilson, who played Dwight Schrute, challenging her to a quiz about the show in 2019.
‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ was released on 17 May, and critics have described it as distinctly unique, with the singer exploring her queerness in the album. The album is Billie’s first that she wrote for herself, with her and her brother, Finneas, putting in a lot of effort and producing something that they love more than anything else they have done. In a review by NME, critic Hannah Mylrea said that “Billie Eilish turns a corner, both stylistically and personally, on her intimate third album.” Many of the tracks on the album have impressed fans, including the feel-good song ‘LUNCH,’ which came with a brand-new video.
In April 2022, Eilish announced her ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ tour, which will run from 2024 to 2025, kicking off in Autumn 2024. Fans of the singer can visit Ticketmaster to purchase US and UK tickets. The world tour announcement was a much-awaited one after the COVID-19 pandemic halted most shows and delayed some of the star’s most anticipated projects.
The US TV series ‘The Office’ ran for nine seasons from 2005 to 2013. In 2020, Eilish was the special guest for the final episode of the show’s podcast about the US version of the sitcom. In this episode, Eilish shared that she watched the show 14 times, and most of the things she knows about life come from the series. The singer revealed that they would still be laughing at the series even when in their 80s, proving she is a fan for life. While procrastinating from producing the album, Eilish and her team jotted down ‘Patheticville’ as a potential album title after hearing the original quote from Kapoor.
Billie Eilish’s fans have eagerly waited for the release of ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft,’ with many calling it her best work yet. The album’s themes, including mental health and learning to cope as an adult, have resonated with many fans, generating a strong emotional connection. Fans of the singer have a chance to catch her performance during her world tour in 2024-2025. With Eilish turning a corner both stylistically and personally in the latest project, fans will likely be eagerly anticipating the next phase of her career
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