The power of boygenius is how something weird, unpredictable, and slightly dangerous happens when these three musical minds meld. All over The Record, they prove they’re a band that can do it all, hitting peaks together that can’t be reached any other way.
The Record is everything fans of Baker, Bridgers, and Dacus could have asked for. Their voices blend together flawlessly, the choruses are catchy, the storytelling is vulnerable, sad and authentic, and the melodies are meticulously crafted. It will become an instant classic in the indie rock scene.
the record is a work of pure beauty, self-reflective and yet forceful at each step. A modern classic already.
Baker, Dacus, and Bridgers are each intensely personal songwriters. Each album from them has felt like a map of themselves and their lives. In turn, the record feels like a map of their relationship with each other, littered with treasured memories, callbacks, inside jokes, and shared inspirations.
The debut LP from Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker gives each star a chance to shine, but it's their chemistry together that elevates its songs to great new heights.
Although boygenius have met and exceeded all hopes with The Record, it doesn’t sound the slightest bit laboured. They may have worked 10 hour days for a month to record and perfect the album, but the finished product smacks much more of fun and harmony than stress and effort.
Dacus brings a sense of wit and sensitivity; Bridgers a quiet melancholy; Baker a raw ferocity. the record combines those individual instincts into a group effort that's compelling in all sorts of ways — and one that's also charmingly (and, in a way, fittingly) imperfect.
Democratically curated and enthusiastic, Boygenius’ The Record is a testimony to friendship, the power of aesthetic commonality, and the magic of teamwork.
There is a fusion of each of the songwriter’s signature characteristics on The Record that is a joy to listen to, but the most crucial aspects of its overall worth are the central bonds that tie the women together.
Boygenius’ collaboration is harmonious in more ways than one, and the record shows they belong among the ranks of the greatest American supergroups.
The record, in showcasing and centering the friendship and musical partnership between three of the most gifted songwriters of the 2020s, could well be that moment.
This rebellious spirit, one that encourages listeners to mess around, make mistakes and quite literally take the wrong route, is what makes the record such a bright and brilliant listen.
Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus jell together well on The Record.
the record is not an epoch-defining instant classic. It’s just fine. Occasionally amazing, pretty in parts, patchy in others. It’s not uncommon for debut albums to be flawed; let’s try to enjoy the boygenius journey rather than trying to rush to the climax.
The hoes don’t sound scared on this, they sound sad 😢
Founded in 2018, indie rock and indie folk outfit boygenius consists of established indie singer-songwriters Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker. The trio sort of just fell into place, as all three were simply fans of each other’s music. After experiences over the years of opening shows for one another and generally running in similar music circles, the three formed a close bond, which also turned into a band. ... read more
The Female Migos, call it Migas
“If you think three talented women can't come together to form a supergroup, you haven't listened to Boygenius - the only boy band I'll ever need.” - ChatGPT when asked about Nirvana
That’s only a joke of course… But is it? boygenius, a collective of three of the most prolific singer-songwriter indie folk artists in the last few years, may not stack up to create a grand record to the eyes of most, but to me it does. Starting with Lucy ... read more
I think the three of them could take on the entirety of the US Army
boygenius is a trio composed of female vocalists Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, and the most beloved of them all, Phoebe Bridgers. This is their 2023 LP, very creatively called “the record”. There is a lot to like about this album. From the soothing vocals to the dense lyrics covering various topics regarding mental health as well as nice production to top it off, this album can present itself as therapeutic in some ... read more
The boys have done it! They brought together the bangers to make this masterpiece. This album is a great starting point from them and I can’t wait to see where the group goes together! There was only 2 tracks to me that seemed more boring than the rest but the rest was perfect. Love The Record
I honestly did not get a lot from this album at all. A lot of slower, sadder songs. I do like more ambient music and saddening tracks. And although this is nice and well composed, I can’t shake the fact I wasn’t too much of a fan. It’s quite well made and sounds sweet af, but I don’t really get the craze over. Even after a relisten, it’s nice n sweet but it’s not all that imo
Great from start to finish, the right blend of like almost blind optimism and sad girl energy.
Shoutout Leonard Cohen 🤙🏻
1 | Without You Without Them 1:21 | 76 |
2 | $20 3:20 | 86 |
3 | Emily I'm Sorry 3:34 | 84 |
4 | True Blue 4:56 | 86 |
5 | Cool About It 3:00 | 82 |
6 | Not Strong Enough 3:54 | 91 |
7 | Revolution 0 4:17 | 79 |
8 | Leonard Cohen 1:42 | 74 |
9 | Satanist 4:50 | 84 |
10 | We're In Love 4:54 | 78 |
11 | Anti-Curse 3:18 | 82 |
12 | Letter To An Old Poet 3:07 | 83 |
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