From starting out as a dancer and appearing on the show “So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation” to releasing “So Close to What”, Tate McRae has been growing her name in the entertainment industry for over a decade. While her popularity is a fairly recent development, McRae released her first album when she was just 18. Including her two following albums, here’s a guide to McRae and her discography.
“So Close to What” (2025)
- Length: 45 minutes, 16 songs
- Release date: Feb. 21, 2025
- Favorite song: “Purple Lace Bra”
Throughout the album, it’s clear why Tate McRae took the internet by storm. This release embraces the sound that gave her the fame she sees now. The album is flooded with an energetic and upbeat sound, one that can be found on her previous album but not to this extent. McRae’s story shifts from the heartbreak found on her prior albums to the act of finding love from start to finish.
“THINK LATER” (2023)
- Length: 38 minutes, 14 songs
- Release date: Dec. 8, 2023
- Favorite song: “stay done”
This album has served as a transition album between McRae’s initial and current sound. Blended with dance pop hits as well as slower personal songs, “THINK LATER” gives an overall confident yet emotionally messy story. McRae’s increased confidence shines through this release, with many of the tracks leaning into her bold, unapologetic side. The first half of the album, featuring songs like “greedy” and “run for the hills” received more recognition on the internet, while the second half, including songs like “calgary” and “messier” deserved more of that recognition for its storytelling.
“i used to think i could fly” (2022)
- Length: 36 minutes, 13 songs
- Release date: May 27, 2022
- Favorite song: “i still say goodnight”
This first album is vastly different from the others in terms of energy, filled with ballads and a more mellow sound. With a greater focus on raw instrumentals and less dance-heavy beats, McRae is able to convey personal stories about the end and aftermath of a relationship. Taking her personal experiences and crafting them into a story throughout the album allows the listener to connect with McRae’s life. Because the sound is less polished than her later works, it gives the opportunity for her vocals to take center stage and make the album overall feel vulnerable and human.
