Album review - Therapy at the Club by Flo
In this current era of nostalgia-baiting and revivals of the past, when looking among the crowd, Flo have perfected the method of keeping it current and modern.
On August 7, they released their long-awaited sophomore album, THERAPY AT THE CLUB, to much praise and showcased their evolution, writes Music News Blitz’s Brianna Ngambi.
From Spice Girls to Flo
In the UK, girl groups have always been a huge part of pop culture, from the Spice Girls to Mis-Teeq to Little Mix.
There was a drought after Little Mix went on hiatus, and this is when Flo took the girl group scene by storm, utilising social media to grow a bigger audience.
In 2022, their first single, “Cardboard Box,” which is reminiscent of TLC and Destiny’s Child, gained traction on TikTok, reaching audiences outside the UK and cementing them as a group to watch.
They made sure the attention stayed on them, going on to release The Lead, their first EP later that year.
To showcase their singing and vocal harmonies, they performed ‘Immature’ on Vevo, which they have continued to do throughout their career, which, in a way, is them refusing any claim that they cannot sing well or blend their vocals nicely.
In 2024, they released their debut album, Access All Areas, which received positive reviews and was Grammy-nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album.
This album broadened their fanbase, and they made it known that girl groups in the UK are far from over.
They have continually put the work in, and it shows, which is why I, like many fans, was so excited when they announced their newest album, THERAPY AT THE CLUB.
Therapy at the club
This era began with the release of the lead single “Leak It” in March 2026, a song that showed immediate progression, with the track definitely being more Pop-infused and accompanied by a music video that is a parody of making a girl band popular, using silly scandals and magazine headlines.
The sound is very polished, and their signature harmonies are smooth, indicating that this era was something to look forward to.
They went on to release “Don’t Break Her Heart” and eventually “Remedied” as they had to delay the initial album date, July 24, to accommodate the vocal cord surgery of one of the members, Jorja.
Both tracks highlight their experimentation into Pop, while keeping the RnB runs, riffs and harmonisation.
Upon the release of their album, they went on to publish a music video for “Cry Ugly,” which is the track that fits within the genre conventions of RnB.
This establishes that despite the exploration into mainstream pop sound, their heart remains in RnB, which is seen throughout the album.
As the title of the album suggests, the topic at hand is the multitude of emotions felt after a night out, allowing the group to be vulnerable and honest.
This was emphasised by Flo in an interview with Genius, where they state this is a more realistic and personal version of who they are, utilising relatable experiences that they had gone through and probably many others listening to this album.
Being a young person comes with all these new experiences, in terms of relationships and life changes and sometimes, coping comes in the form of being with your friends and being there for them.
It just happens that occasionally, this happens in the club, making the album feel relatable and familiar.
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My absolute favourites
Among this 16-track album, I found four tracks which immediately stuck out to me.
Firstly, “Don’t Break Her Heart,” which is my favourite single and has smooth harmonies and lush production.
Its interpolation, seen in the line where they repeat ‘Don't do it,’ took me on an RnB history route, with it first reminding me of Mariah Carey’s “Don’t Forget About Us,” which samples “A Dream” by Debarge, an 80s Pop Rnb musical group who are continually sampled.
“Don’t Leave Me” by Blackstreet was another song I thought of which is an Rnb hit that also samples the Debarge Track. By using this sample, Flo is cementing their place in Rnb while giving tribute and respecting those who came before them.
“Miss u Missing me” is another favourite, a slower track that is reminiscent of Spanish Guitar by Toni Braxton, Rnb Royalty.
Despite that, the song remains current and fresh, and their vocals are pitch-perfect.
Another track that caught my eye is “S*x in Peace” featuring KWN, who they had collaborated with previously.
KWN herself is growing massively, with her heavily RnB album and all pride aside coming out in June 2026, so it felt like the perfect situation for them to collaborate on this project.
This song, with its more risque lyrics, definitely shows their interest in wanting to have a more “grown” approach to music on their own tracks, rather than features. This is seen throughout the album, with their inclusion of more sex-positive lyrics.
Finally, I would put a spotlight on “Small Doses,” which is the second track on the album. It revolves around a passionate love affair that has to be taken in ‘small doses,’ or they will go crazy.
The darker Rnb instrumental with their riffs and runs is a perfect mix. To me, what's missing is a bridge, but other than that, it is an example of Rnb that is inspired by the past and still feels current.
Just Flo doing what Flo does best.
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