Rocket
by (Sandy) Alex G
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: May 19, 2017
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Uncut
    May 17, 2017
    60
    There's a less scrappy approach on this album, a glossier production with more realised and experimental offerings. [Jun 2017, p.28]
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    May 22, 2017
    40
    An album that ultimately sounds curiously disengaged.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 45
  3. Negative: 2 out of 45
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  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… Full Review »
  3. 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… Full Review »
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