Backflips in a Restaurant is the debut studio album by Filipino-Australian singer and songwriter Grentperez. It was announced alongside its third single in January 2025 and released on 28 March 2025.
Upon announcement Grentperez said "Growing up, I soaked up a lot of music from 70s soft rock, to 2000s R&B, Bossa nova, Indie, rap etc… This music effectively influenced my music making, and since my first release in 2021, I've been itching to explore and experiment with my sound. As a creative, I believe my job is to constantly explore and express myself, and with Backflips in a Restaurant I'm taking the steps to do just that."
A deluxe edition was released on 18 July 2025.
At the 2025 J Awards, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.
Critical reception
Doug Wallen from NME said "[Perez] delivers a debut album packed with relatable lyrics and catchy hooks" and called "2DK" the "standout single".
Sarah Downs from Rolling Stone Australia said "grentperez delivers a nostalgic yet fresh sound on his debut album, flexing his charm with melodic love songs and infectious hooks that blend upbeat R&B, indie-folk, pop, and soft-rock — all with that signature soulful edge."
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from Tidal. Grentperez – lead vocals Kieran "Kes" Beardmore – mixing Vic Cuccia – mastering Ralph Malabed – electric guitar on "Girl at the Station" Yasmeen Al-Mazeedi – violin on "Girl at the Station" Ichi Tanabe – drums on "Headspace", background vocals on "Need You Around" Ruel – lead vocals on "Dandelion" Cody Dear – saxophone on "Dandelion"
Charts + Weekly chart performance for Backflips in a Restaurant Chart (2025) Peakposition Australian Albums (ARIA) 3
+ Year-end chart performance for Backflips in a Restaurant Chart (2025) Position Australian Artist Albums (ARIA) 26
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