Rumination as Ritual

Rumination as Ritual (stylized in all lowercase) is the debut extended play (EP) by English singer-songwriter Alessi Rose. It was released on 3 July 2024, by Hunger Records. The EP was supported by the release of three singles.

Rumination as Ritual
EP by Alessi Rose
Released	3 July 2025 (2025-07-03)
Genre	Alternative pop Indie pop
Length	17:12
Label	Hunger
Producer	Josh Scarbrow Kurisu Boo Oli Fox
Alessi Rose chronology
Rumination as Ritual (2025) For Your Validation (2025)
Singles from Rumination as Ritual
"Eat Me Alive" Released: 24 January 2024 "Break Me" Released: 4 March 2024 "Lucy" Released: 8 May 2024 "Crush!" Released: 3 July 2024

Background

Following the release of singles "Say Ur Mine" and "Hate This Part", Rose began to work on the EP, releasing it through Hunger Records on 3 July 2024.^[1] Rose describes Rumination as Ritual as an outlet for candid emotional expression. She blends alt-pop hooks with confessional lyricism. Critics later took note that the songs combined raw, personal narratives with polished pop production.^[1][2][3]

In a feature with Clash Magazine, Rose characterized the project as “a collection of songs that depict various past events that I have over-analyzed and agonized over in the past year” ^[4]. She further cited The Virgin Suicides as the inspiration of the visuals for the project, praising Sofia Coppola’s unique way of portraying girlhood.^[5]

Promotion

In support of the EP, Rose released three singles. The first single, "Eat Me Alive" was released on 24 January 2024. "Break Me" was released on 4 April 2024, followed by the third single "Lucy" on 8 May 2024. Upon release, "Crush!" was released as a single.

Rose embarked on her first headlining tour in the United Kingdom in September 2024.

Critical reception

Rumination as Ritual ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Under the Radar	10/10[6]

Toby Bryant of Under the Radar rated the EP 10 out of 10, describing it as “pop prodigy stuff” and praising Alessi’s ability to “pack remarkable personality into just 17 minutes of music.”^[2]

Keira Knox of Northern Exposure Magazine referred to Rose as “the new IT girl of pop,” appreciating the EP’s “raw honesty” and “emotional ferocity.”^[1]

Track listing

Rumination as Ritual track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Eat Me Alive"	Alessi Rose Benjy Gibson Oli Fox	Boo Fox	2:40
2.	"The Pit"	Rose Chris Thomas	Kurisu	3:04
3.	"Crush!"	Rose Benjamin Francis Leftwich Josh Scarbrow	Scarbrow	2:44
4.	"Break Me"	Rose Thomas	Boo Kurisu	2:50
5.	"Situationship"	Rose Thomas	Kurisu	3:10
6.	"Lucy"	Rose Scarbrow	Scarbrow	2:41
Total length:				17:12

Notes

• "Crush!" is stylized in all caps.

Personnel

Musicians

• Alessi Rose – vocals (all tracks)

Technical

• Stuart Hawkes – master engineering (4)
• Joe Hartwell-Jones – mix engineering (4)