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Universal acclaim- based on 45 Ratings

  • Summary: The eighth full-length release is the first under the expanded name for the Philadelphia-based artist previously known as Alex G.
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Bobby
Bobby's just a friend of mine He's on his back I'm on his mind He wakes me when he goes to work His hands are cold His breath is smoke I'd leave him... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. No Ripcord
    May 18, 2017
    90
    It’s beautifully conflicted and human, and does provide a unique and unforgettable experience that will continue to charm with its paradoxical qualities for years to come.
  2. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 5, 2017
    89
    Rocket is nuanced and shifting.
  3. Pitchfork
    May 19, 2017
    84
    Sometimes, there really is no substitute for the revelations that come when an artist unlocks the mysteries of their work. But it’s certainly the reason why Rocket feels like one of the year’s most endlessly generous records, as Alex G’s restraint is our gift that keeps on giving.
  4. The Guardian
    May 18, 2017
    80
    It is at times unpleasant, but Rocket has no ambitions to score a dinner party. The frantic interchanging of emotions--like the internal monologue of someone with a hellish hangover at ATP in 2009--is a challenging, ambitious progression.
  5. Clash Music
    May 25, 2017
    80
    His most well-rounded, diverse, and unrelenting body of work to date.
  6. Under The Radar
    May 22, 2017
    80
    It's unpolished and emotionally brave, in touch and free as the wind. It's really something. Quite a bedroom window, this one.
  7. The Observer (UK)
    May 22, 2017
    40
    An album that ultimately sounds curiously disengaged.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. All_ButTrU4
    Mar 1, 2021
    8
    The tear jerking Americana excellence of sandy alex g bedroom folk come to a finnish in this trippy no filler all killer indie record . LikeThe tear jerking Americana excellence of sandy alex g bedroom folk come to a finnish in this trippy no filler all killer indie record . Like always alex wears his influences on his sleeves:guided by voices,elliot smith,nick drake, my bloody Valentine. Beautiful record. Favourites:poison root,Bobby,alina… Expand
  2. Music_Observer
    Jun 8, 2017
    7
    Every song had a strong amount of bravery and personality within its dense layers, and even though they never quite reached an importantEvery song had a strong amount of bravery and personality within its dense layers, and even though they never quite reached an important melodic apex, the intricate and moving parts within these simple patterns made this work a successful experiment. My Score: 133/180 (Solid) = 7.4/10… Expand
  4. DavidWasHere
    Jul 31, 2017
    7
    I like this album. This reminds me of a Guided By Voices record (which 90s lo-fi indie rock is a clear influence on Alex here), especiallyI like this album. This reminds me of a Guided By Voices record (which 90s lo-fi indie rock is a clear influence on Alex here), especially considering the mish mash of songs here, and there are plently of standout singer-songwriter material, and just songs in general, like Proud, Bobby, Witch, Judge, and Powerful Man. However, the major issue with the album is the coherency of the record. Namely, there is none. It just shifts from 90s indie rock tunes to weird interludes to whatever the heck Alex wants to put on the record. It's a bit of a mix bag, but I am liking what I'm hearing.… Expand

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