NEW LP
New sealed copy. Ocean wave blue vinyl.
Hurts Like Hell is the sixth album from Charlotte Cornfield and her first release for Merge Records, arriving in 2026. Written in the years following the birth of her daughter, the album reflects a shift in perspective, moving outward from introspection toward a broader, more observational style of songwriting.
That change is felt in both the lyrics and the overall tone. Themes of growth, renewal, and the endurance of relationships run throughout, with Cornfield stepping outside her own immediate experience to explore different voices and emotional angles. The writing remains grounded and direct, but carries a wider sense of context and empathy.
Musically, Hurts Like Hell is her most expansive record to date. Built through a more collaborative process, it brings a fuller, more open sound while maintaining the restraint and clarity that have defined her work. The result is a record that feels both more outward facing and more assured.
TRACKLIST:
A1 Before
A2 Hurts Like Hell
A3 Lost Leader
A4 Lucky
A5 Living With It
B1 Number
B2 Squiddd
B3 Kitchen
B4 Long Game
B5 Bloody And Alive
