Jenna Raine, a singer-songwriter from Dallas Texas, is set to release an EP on Apr. 25th.
Single “Good Grief” was released a couple weeks ago, and it’s a candid ballad that deals with the varying highs and lows of a relationship’s fallout and finding optimism in the aftermath.
Raine has had previous success with tracks “Roses” and “It Is What It Is” which both went viral for their altruistic writing and catchy hooks. In “Good Grief,” the good Samaritan tinge present in all of Raine’s songs is extra strong, this time though in an artificial and cloying way.
It’s a perfectly average track, which ends up being to its detriment because it doesn’t particularly stand out. “Good Grief” is a perfect example of a commercialized pop song; it appeals to everyone, has no bold conceit, and it’s the type of song that rouses you to finally get out there and use your Kohl’s cash.
Regardless of my personal apathy, I appreciate the chorus’s metaphor of positivity coming from loss, and I enjoy the flip of the term good grief into good grief. It’s a relatable idea, and one that can be applicable to a wide array of situations, making it a perfectly fine concept for a pop song.
Overall, it’s a run-of-the-mill single. Raine’s clairvoyant predictions for the listeners’ healing are very wholesome, and there’s an uplifting big sister mentality that encompasses the song. Preteens all across the nation will find their heartstrings lightly tugged upon and their social media feeds filled with label induced self-promotion for the song.
All in all, Raine jostles the listener past their boy problems and into the bright saccharine future in less than 3 minutes. I’d call that a success.