Summer Walker’s Finally Over It Review: A Conflicted, Luxurious Ride Through Growth and Chaos

Summer Walker’s Finally Over It delivers a rich, emotional journey through growth and heartbreak, blending raw honesty with lush R&B vibes.

Summer Walker has been the queen of alt-R&B heartbreak for years now, crafting a trilogy of albums that feel like intimate diaries set to some of the smoothest beats. If you vibed with the raw, lovesick energy of her 2019 breakthrough Over It or the deep heartbreak transformation of Still Over It in 2021, then her latest and final chapter, Finally Over It, gives you a front-row seat to her shedding old ghosts and stepping into newfound freedom.

A Saga of Heartbreak and Healing

Walker’s voice has always been the star—velvet, confessional, and soaked in lived-in emotions. She’s like that friend who tells you all the messy details of love gone wrong, but with melodies that wrap around you like a warm hug. The new album taps into that same vein but feels more unshackled, as if she’s finally peeling off the layers of public heartache.

The album cover nods to the late Anna Nicole Smith, a figure Walker channels with a blend of vulnerability and defiant glamour. From the first violin notes of the album’s “For Better” side, you expect a gutsy emotional punch, and Walker doesn’t disappoint—though some features on the project can weigh it down.

Highlights and Missteps on Disc One

Songs like Robbed You try to recapture the sharp edge of tracks like I’ll Kill You from Over It, where love and frustration intertwine dangerously. Instead of threatening violence out of passionate love, Walker sings about the petty urge to steal after a breakup—a cheeky, feisty twist. But here, Mariah The Scientist’s guest spot feels a bit flat, dulling what could have been a fiery highlight.

Then there’s Go Girl, which aims to be an empowering anthem but ends up dragging. Walker’s relaxed rap, Latto’s stumble, and Doja Cat’s late arrival don’t quite ignite the spark. However, Baby with Chris Brown polarizes listeners: his flat doubling on the chorus wastes a slick Mariah Carey sample but the hypnotic melody still manages to pull you in for an unexpected, almost playful sway.

Turning the Tide on Disc Two

If the first disc feels a little uneven, the second disc—the “For Worse” section—really shines with its emotional nuance and wit. How Sway featuring SAILORR cleverly flips a Kanye meme with silky R&B warmth, bringing a light-hearted but sharp edge.

Walker teams up again with Brent Faiyaz on Number One, where their toxic balladry reigns supreme—like a modern king and queen of complicated love. Then finally, the female empowerment anthem you’ve been waiting for, Baller, bursts with energy. Southern rap queens GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and Monaleo bring their own fierce rhythms, making it a full-throttle celebration of feminine power and individuality.

The Emotional Core: Stitch Me Up

The emotional heart of the album, and arguably the trilogy, comes through in Stitch Me Up. It’s a haunting, raw ballad, a plea for healing with pleading guitar riffs and crashing cymbals. Walker’s confession, “I know that it’s wrong, but that’s how I was taught,” punctuates the pain of repeated heartbreak under the unforgiving spotlight of social media.

This song captures why Walker’s journey feels so real. Every breakup has been public spectacle, but now, she’s claiming her autonomy. Unlike Anna Nicole Smith’s tragic public life, Finally Over It feels like a woman finally choosing her own peace and growth—finally free.

Details

• Record label: LVRN/Interscope Records
• Release date: November 14, 2025

Love has never been easy for Walker: every breakup has been a public spectacle plastered across social media, so she’s been forced to break and rebuild repeatedly under a microscope in front of the world.

FAQ

• What themes dominate Finally Over It? The album centers on heartbreak, growth, healing, and reclaiming autonomy after public relationship struggles.
• How does this album compare to Walker’s previous works? It completes a trilogy, showing a progression from raw heartbreak to more nuanced reflection and personal empowerment.
• Which collaborations stand out on the album? Brent Faiyaz’s Number One and the power-packed Baller featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and Monaleo are notable highlights.
• What is the significance of the album cover? It channels Anna Nicole Smith’s tragic glamour, symbolizing vulnerability and fame's complicated interplay.
• Is Finally Over It a concept album? Yes, it’s a two-disc journey labeled “For Better” and “For Worse,” exploring different emotional stages of love and loss.

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