A new light breaks through in the universe of eternal sunshine, the seventh studio album by Ariana Grande, which here returns in its expanded edition eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead. This rereading of the record starts from the same story of breakup, memory, and second chances, but extends it toward a brighter place, where mourning coexists with the idea of the future.
The deluxe edition adds nine tracks to the original album, including six new songs that broaden the emotional narrative of eternal sunshine. There are pieces that delve into the feeling of being in a sentimental “in-between time,” others approach the dizziness of starting a relationship after a divorce or the intimacy when outside gazes weigh too heavily. The result is a set of pop and R&B with touches of synth-pop that maintains the confessional tone of the record and takes it a little further, like a final therapy session that helps close the chapter.
Beyond the new songs, eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead also dialogues with the visual universe of the project, connected with the video for “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” and the subsequent short film Brighter Days Ahead, where Ariana explores the passage of time, memory, and how personal stories are rewritten years later. It is an expansion of the album designed for those who want to closely follow the evolution of this era.
This special vinyl edition is presented in a translucent marbled 2LP, with a fold-out cover and a 24-page booklet that includes all the lyrics along with a selection of new photographs and exclusive graphic material.
