Rachel Chinouriri Releases “I Think I Spoke Too Soon,” Led by “Pretty Girls”
What Readers Should Know
Rachel Chinouriri released her second studio album, I think I spoke too soon, on October 16, 2026, through Atlas Artists / Parlophone Records. The 12-track project explores personal growth and self-forgiveness, with “Pretty girls” celebrating confidence and self-expression.
Key Takeaways
- I think I spoke too soon is Rachel Chinouriri’s second studio album.
- The album was released on October 16, 2026, through Atlas Artists / Parlophone Records.
- Focus track “Pretty girls” celebrates confidence and freedom of expression.
- Dora Paphides directed the accompanying “Pretty girls” music video.
- The 12-track collection includes “One song away from crying,” “Make believe” and “Broken chair.”
Rachel Chinouriri explores change, confidence and self-forgiveness on her second studio album, I think I spoke too soon, released on October 16, 2026, through Atlas Artists / Parlophone Records. The 12-track collection brings together her pop, indie and rock influences, with “Pretty girls” serving as its focus track.
Following her 2024 debut, What A Devastating Turn of Events, the London-born singer-songwriter turns toward the tensions that come with personal growth: the distance between thoughts and actions, and between who someone is and who they hope to become.
“Pretty girls” celebrates freedom of expression
At the heart of the album’s launch is a song about expressing yourself without fear of judgment.
Chinouriri describes “Pretty girls” as an inclusive celebration of confidence, extending its embrace to women, nonbinary people and everyone who supports them.
“I have a deep love and admiration for beautiful women including myself and I’m glad I have a song that represents that confidence for me and hopefully many other pretty girls,” she said.
The accompanying music video, directed by Dora Paphides, develops those themes through a celebration of womanhood, individuality and freedom of expression.
Making space for change and forgiveness
The album includes previously released singles “One song away from crying,” “Make believe” and “Broken chair.” Across the project, Chinouriri examines the uncertainty of growing into a different version of yourself.
Rather than presenting personal development as a finished process, she frames it as something that allows room for mistakes, questions and another attempt.
“My core thing is you can change who you are at any moment and you can forgive yourself at any moment,” Chinouriri said. “And I think forgiving yourself is the first step in becoming a better person.”
That perspective connects the confidence of “Pretty girls” with the album’s broader interest in vulnerability and ongoing change.
A new chapter after her debut
Chinouriri’s debut album led to BRIT Award nominations for Artist of the Year and Best New Artist.
In 2025, she supported Sabrina Carpenter on the UK and European dates of the Short n’ Sweet arena tour, embarked on her debut US headline tour and performed her first headline show in Brazil. She also released the Little House EP.
Her second album continues that progression while keeping her songwriting focused on personal experience.
“I think I spoke too soon” tracklist
- One song away from crying
- Pretty girls
- Baby steps
- Favourite desperation
- I’m a star
- AAAHHH!!!
- Broken chair
- Shiver
- Make believe
- Parasite
- The good fight
- Crash this car
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rachel Chinouriri’s new album called?
Her second studio album is titled I think I spoke too soon.
When was the album released?
It was released on October 16, 2026, through Atlas Artists / Parlophone Records.
How many tracks are on the album?
The album contains 12 tracks, opening with “One song away from crying” and closing with “Crash this car.”
What is “Pretty girls” about?
Chinouriri describes it as a celebration of confidence and the freedom to express yourself without judgment.
Where can listeners find the album and music video?
The album is available through its official streaming link, while the “Pretty girls” music video is available on YouTube.
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