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Boygenius [EP]
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Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut six-track EP for the collaboration between Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus was recorded over several days in Los Angeles.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Oct 31, 2018
    100
    Boygenius’ lyrics are so strong, you could close your eyes and skip to any point of any song and find yourself being wowed in one way or another.
  2. Paste Magazine
    Nov 6, 2018
    88
    Bridgers stans a noirish, haunting, folk-pop, Baker an emotionally-scorching rock and Dacus a literary take on guitar music. On boygenius, however, the three become one, miraculously and pristinely so. Bridgers, Baker and Dacus pack a novel’s worth of narrative and as many masterful melodies (not to mention harmonies) into just 21 minutes that will leave you feeling as if you’ve had the wind knocked right out of you.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Oct 31, 2018
    83
    If the music here has the ebb and flow of more than one era, the lyrics wield sharper teeth. [2 Nov 2018, p.49]
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  4. PopMatters
    Oct 31, 2018
    80
    The boygenius EP marks a stunning release from three singular artists. Hearing them integrate their particular gifts would be worth a listen alone, but the performances are so remarkable that the disc's background becomes trivial.
  5. DIY Magazine
    Nov 8, 2018
    80
    It’s when they come together on closer ‘Ketchum, ID’, an ode to the state of Idaho and the detachment of constant touring, that boygenius really comes into its own and sees the project become more than the sum of its parts.
  6. Exclaim
    Nov 7, 2018
    80
    Lyrically, all three mine traditionally sombre territory in their solo work, tying into broader cultural conversations regarding gender and mental health, and the words of boygenius maintain the same power and urgency.
  7. Sputnikmusic
    Oct 31, 2018
    70
    Musically, the release doesn’t live up to the promise of the vocals. There’s not much here beyond standard indie. Nonetheless, it is very pleasant to listen to.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. holdenhackney
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    Three Legends. What else is there to say. This album has great production, lyrics, delivery. Also enjoyed that they each had a solo track forThree Legends. What else is there to say. This album has great production, lyrics, delivery. Also enjoyed that they each had a solo track for the most part. Wish there were a couple more songs.… Expand
  2. Reyhanecollins
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    Amazing brilliant and pure art.
    Honestly I didn't expect this but I fell in love with it.
  4. vancemay77
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    This EP is a modern classic, the Crosby, Stills and Nash of our generation. It feels like a greatest hit's album, and even the weakest songThis EP is a modern classic, the Crosby, Stills and Nash of our generation. It feels like a greatest hit's album, and even the weakest song (Stay Down) is stronger than the standout tracks on most albums. I think this is a generation defining piece of art, and a true must listen for indie/emo folk fans. I've listened to this EP more times than I can count. If you vibe with it, check out their live performance at Brooklyn Steel (full video on youtube) and prepare to go on an incredible emotional journey.… Expand
  5. Boatfromthesea
    Feb 21, 2019
    9
    a great blend of artists, vocally and lyrically. the writing really creates such a strong emotion.
  6. hannahwashere
    Mar 30, 2023
    9
    Such a perfect blend of three distinct artists. Boygenius is truly a supergroup.
  7. Sardine3
    Aug 19, 2019
    9
    Written over only a few days, these songs pack an emotional and musical punch.Beautifully crafted "Souvenir" is undeniably the stand outWritten over only a few days, these songs pack an emotional and musical punch.Beautifully crafted "Souvenir" is undeniably the stand out track ,my favourite of the year so far.One can only hope a full length album is in the offing.… Expand
  8. palmmars
    Dec 5, 2018
    5
    The hype on this thing left me pretty struck. It feels to me this whole project exists just to capitalize on the whole indie chick's wave thatThe hype on this thing left me pretty struck. It feels to me this whole project exists just to capitalize on the whole indie chick's wave that critic's (and pervert's) cant get enough of. I've seen way too many bland indie act's coming out and being shoved down my throat by critics (snail mail, clairo) and it's starting to really bother me, especially considering how bland and uninteresting it feels compared to a lot of other stuff going on in the indie scene.… Expand

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