the record
by Boygenius
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
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  1. No Ripcord
    Apr 26, 2023
    60
    So, the record is not an epoch-defining instant classic. It’s just fine. Occasionally amazing, pretty in parts, patchy in others.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Mar 27, 2023
    50
    Throughout The Record, Bridgers, Dacus, and Baker frequently return to the idea of an elusive search for identity. But they don’t seem to have found clarification just yet, failing to land on a collective identity or collaborative creative method that complements their myriad talents.

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#9 Best Album of 2023
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#27 Most Discussed Album of 2023

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 101
  3. Negative: 10 out of 101
  1. townesbelle
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Beautiful album. So perfect every track is brilliant. Emotional and stunning give it a listen
  2. MexMud
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    New sounds but at the same time they stay true to themselves and their own sound. Each one of them are contributing so much to the songs
  3. Oscales
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Everything I wanted from the album, bangers, incredible vocals, emotional hard hitters and everyone gets their own spotlight withoutEverything I wanted from the album, bangers, incredible vocals, emotional hard hitters and everyone gets their own spotlight without overshadowing others… Full Review »
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