Dissecting Sorry X's Debut Album "Exes": Why an Artist's Debut Album Needs to Be a Launching Pad

The debut album for an artist is more important than some artists realize, but not for the reason you think. Most people think that the debut album is meant to show us the true sound of the artist. If you end up like Linkin Park with Hybrid Theory, then yes that assumption is correct. But if you don't end up like Linkin Park, then is it considered a failure of a debut?That is where the idea is skewed. The debut isn't meant to be an artist's fully understood sound and that is it. It is meant to be a benchmark of where the artist is starting, and the discovery of potential of where they can go. If we think about it like that, debut albums can be so much more successful.Alexa from Sorry X rejoins the podcast once again with the release of her debut album, Exes, out now. With the debut album in focus, we talk about:- Discovering what artists should learn from writing their debut album, that it is a setup for a foundation of their sound to grow and not the quintessential sound they must stick to, while not staying rigid to their own expected timelines.- The fan reaction to "Exes" & Alexa feeling like she is finally building towards a community of fans & supporters.- Learning that your own vulnerability as an artist, for the betterment of your own mental health and success in your writing.Love to support artists we have had on the podcast continually over the past 7.5 years. Tap the subscribe button for so much more to discover.Find Sorry X Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sorryxmusicTwitter: https://x.com/sorryxmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryxmusicTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sorryxmusicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SorryXWebsite: http://www.sorryxmusic.comMerch: http://www.sorryxmusic.com/merch.htmlSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1iUS1TbK8JyjsC4ZhMRzaT?si=aGPziZIvQ1-Xtmf9sxN6aAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sorry-x/1438777924Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems!Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build!https://darkfusionsystems.comFollow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/cppodofficialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQChord Progression Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLkChord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4baChord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio):https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/Podcast Webpage:https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/Welcome: (0:00)Can't Do This One Live? So We Do It Online: (2:01)What Alexa Discovered Making her Debut Album: (4:02)Revelation to Not Restricting Creativity to a Timeline: (9:59)Fan Reaction to "Exes": (14:00)The Most Important Song on "Exes" for Sorry X: (16:48)"Afterthought" & Showing Future Vocal Range: (21:27)Learing to Own Your Vulnerability: (25:59)Growing in a Live Setting & Future Ideas: (28:12)What's Next?: (35:25)New Artist Suggestions: (36:31)Kevin's Final Thought; Debut Album is a Launching Pad: (39:28)