Melanie Martinez’s sophomore album, K-12, is another ambitious triumph for the artist. As with her multi-platinum debut, Cry Baby, K-12’s music is a vibrant and singular melting pot of low-key hip-hop, soulful pop and indie-leaning electro.

K-12’s universe is an expansion of the one introduced on Cry Baby. Using lyrics rich with metaphor, the songs on K-12 address the struggle to find a place to belong — including within friendships, the physical world and romantically — even when fitting into society feels like an uphill battle.

Tracklist:

1. Wheels on the Bus
2. Class Fight
3. The Principal
4. Show & Tell
5. Nurse’s Office
6. Drama Club
7. Strawberry Shortcake
8. Lunchbox Friends
9. Orange Juice
10. Detention
11. Teacher’s Pet
12. High School Sweethearts
13. Recess