Hayley Williams' Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party marked her first solo release as an independent artist after two decades with Atlantic Records, initially rolling out as a collection of 17 songs on her website without an official tracklist.

Commercial success

• The album debuted at No. 173 on the Billboard 200 chart with 9K equivalent units.

• It jumped to No. 12 on the Billboard 200 in its second week, earning 27K equivalent units.

• Peaked at No. 1 for Independent Albums in both the US and UK.

Cultural impact

• On her website, the tracks could only be accessed after entering a code that was sent to fans who purchased a product from Williams's hair dye company.

• Williams announced a 2026 solo tour in support of the album, with dates across North America and Europe.

Critical response

• Pitchfork noted that Hayley Williams and producer Daniel James frame her multi-octave range in a variety of pop subgenres, including indie pop, pop rock, and dream pop. Read full review

• NME observed that Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party sees Williams fearlessly stepping between familiar and fresh influences. Read full review

• Rolling Stone praised the album as Hayley Williams' strongest solo work to date, noting she has never sounded braver. Read full review