CMAT, Take A Sexy Picture Of Me | Song Review

Alternative Irish singer/songwriter CMAT drops a surefire bop with the country-tinged “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me,” the second single from her 2025 album, EURO-COUNTRY.  

“Oh, I’ve been having a horrible time / Of late, I get none of your sympathy / But all of the pain hits, and the fog lifts / And then it’s too much for therapy.” That sounds heavy.  I have a question:  Are you ready for EURO-COUNTRY? If not, prepare yourself because Irish singer/songwriter CMAT (Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) is coming! Thompson brings it on the memorable country/ country-pop tinged song, “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me”, which she penned herself.  Oli Deakin produced this refreshing song, which was inspired by something awful: body shaming.  Ugh, do better, folks!

Despite being body-shamed, CMAT took an adverse situation and wrote a killer song. “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me” has plenty of selling points.  She delivers expressive, nuanced vocals.  Her tone is celestial.  Every note and melody that she sings, you buy what she’s selling. The songwriting is pitch-perfect and personal from the beginning.  Her aspirations for sexiness began young: “Nine years old, tryna wax my legs with tape.” In the second verse, she discusses things she did and with who, but seems regretful as she asks, “Now tell me, what was in it for me?” The chorus, excerpted earlier, is the section to beat. It’s tuneful, with sensational lyrics. Another high point that catches the ear is the bridge, which distinguishes itself from the verses and chorus.  Older now, CMAT laments her window closing:

“You haven’t looked at me the same

Since I turned twenty-seven

Where goes my potential?

Oh, she’s up in heaven

Rest in peace to any chance of me

Dating within the station…”

Beyond the elite singing and personal and relatable songwriting, the production is top-notch.  The country aesthetic is sufficiently covered.  Additionally, “Take A Sexy Picture of Me” dips into alternative and indie-pop spheres.  Ultimately, “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me” is easily one of the best songs of 2025.  CMAT put her foot into this one.

CMAT // EURO-COUNTRY // CMATBABY / AWAL Recordings Ltd. //8.29.25

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