Tracklist
Femininomenon	3:39
Red Wine Supernova	3:12
After Midnight	3:24
Coffee	3:25
Casual	3:52
Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl	3:03
Hot To Go!	3:04
My Kink Is Karma	3:42
Picture You	3:07
Kaleidoscope	3:42
Pink Pony Club	4:18
Naked In Manhattan	3:31
California	3:18
Guilty Pleasure	3:44

A Pop Debut Full of Glitter and Grit

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess establishes Chappell Roan as one of pop’s most distinctive new voices. Across its glittering synth-pop, dance-pop anthems, and heartfelt ballads, the album revels in camp, vulnerability, and Midwest identity while carving out a space that feels both theatrical and deeply personal.

Roan’s vocals swing from playful to raw, threading empowerment, heartbreak, and self-discovery through tracks that balance neon-coated production with sharp emotional edges. It’s a debut that’s as unfiltered as it is polished – a manifesto of queer pop energy wrapped in irresistible hooks.

From Cult Favorite to Breakout Star

Released in September 2023, the album received widespread acclaim for its fearless personality and cohesive vision, with critics highlighting Roan’s ability to fuse humor, drama, and sincerity into a singular pop package.

While it initially found traction through word-of-mouth and a growing LGBTQ+ fanbase, viral performances and streaming boosts helped push it into the broader mainstream spotlight. By 2024 and 2025, Roan had graduated from rising act to festival mainstay, with the album credited for defining her breakout moment.

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess has become more than just a debut record. It’s a cultural touchstone for the current wave of unapologetically queer, theatrical pop.