ABOUT

Guts is a sonically diverse pop and rock record with energetic songs and soft ballads, using a variety of guitar and drum sounds from alternative and pop rock styles. The subject matter deals with Amelia's coming-of-age transition and its tribulations. The album received praise for its lyrical wit, complexity, topicality, aesthetic and energy. Reviews noted both humorous and emotionally fraught lyrics, detailing Rodrigo's struggles with identity, romantic and professional disillusionment, unexpected stardom, and societal expectations as a young woman.