This album has been in my queue for months, but only recently - and after repeated year-end accolades - did I give it a first listen. I’m going to need more listens, because nothing stopped me in my tracks on the first spin.

That’s usually a sign for me. A pause, a replay, a what did they say, or what was that sound? Nothing yet, but I’ll give it one more go ‘round.

boygenius “the record” (2023) ⭐️

My rating system:

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Heavy Rotation

⭐️⭐️ If the mood fits

⭐️ Once is enough