"We know Parx is a masterful songwriter who has penned hits for artists such as Ariana Grande and Panic! At The Disco, but we also need to give her acclaim for her own songs. Coping Mechanisms is a delightful LP, even though (or because?) it talks a lot about relationship shortcomings. Whether you're harboring ill will toward someone who hurt you or admitting your own liabilities, there's a track on this album for practically any romance-related emotion. My top picks? 'System,' 'Fixerupper,' 'Residue,' and 'Justified, which features the amazing Tank and the Bangas." — Brea Cubit, assistant editor, celebrity and entertainment
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