Self Esteem - Compliments Please

Finally back in print, this long-awaited repress brings Self Esteem’s (Rebecca Lucy Taylor) debut album, Compliments Please, to a stunning gold double vinyl format. Originally released in 2019 following her departure from the indie-folk duo Slow Club, this record served as Taylor’s bold manifesto of independence. It is a striking exploration of femininity, power dynamics, and self-worth, delivered through a unique blend of experimental pop, soulful arrangements, and gospel-inspired flourishes.

Compliments Please is the "origin story" for the Mercury Prize-nominated artist, capturing the moment she traded polite acoustic melodies for towering, maximalist pop anthems. From the defiant, drum-heavy pulse of "The Best" to the vulnerable, atmospheric beauty of "Girl Crush," the album navigates the complexities of modern life with brutal honesty and infectious wit. Taylor’s lyrics are the heart of the record—unflinching, relatable, and "dripping with the reality" of navigating one's thirties in a world that demands perfection.

This deluxe 2LP set is pressed on metallic gold vinyl, offering a visual shimmer that matches the album's high-gloss production and Taylor’s commanding vocal performance. For fans who discovered her through the 2021 masterpiece Prioritise Pleasure, this reissue is a vital look back at the foundation of her sound. It is a celebration of taking up space, demanding respect, and—most importantly—finding the confidence to stop asking for permission.