Dad Reacts to Holly Humberstone - Cruel World

FULL EPISODE ON PATREON!   / turningthetables   twitter   / turningthetbles   instagram   / turningthetbles   twitch   / turningthetables   ‪@HollyHumberstone‬Cruel World   / cruel-world   Cruel World is the second studio album by English singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone. It was released on 10 April 2026 through Polydor Records and follows the release of her debut album, Paint My Bedroom Black (2023). Cruel World was preceded by the release of three singles: "Die Happy", "To Love Somebody" and titular track "Cruel World". The fourth single, "Beauty Pageant", was released alongside the album. The album features a sonic and thematic shift as it sees Humberstone delve more into upbeat pop, as well as dissecting the themes of belonging, steadiness, repair and discipline. Upon its release, Cruel World received generally positive reviews from music critics, with praise for Humberstone's songwriting and for the production of the album.