The Record is the debut studio album by American indie rock supergroup Boygenius, consisting of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus. Released on March 31, 2023, through Interscope Records, the album showcases the trio's collaborative synergy, blending their individual styles into a cohesive and dynamic collection of songs.
The album received widespread critical acclaim, with a Metacritic score of 90 out of 100, indicating "universal acclaim." Publications like NME and Rolling Stone praised the album as an "instant classic," highlighting the group's ability to transcend supergroup clichés by seamlessly integrating their individual talents.
Commercially, "The Record" topped charts in Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, marking the first number-one album for all band members. In the United States, it peaked at number four on the Billboard 200.
At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, the album and its tracks received seven nominations, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year, winning Best Alternative Music Album and Best Rock Song for "Not Strong Enough."
Tracklist:
Side A
A1. Without You Without Them
A2. $20
A3. Emily I'm Sorry
A4. True Blue
A5. Cool About It
A6. Not Strong Enough
Side B
B1. Revolution 0
B2. Leonard Cohen
B3. Satanist
B4. We're In Love
B5. Anti-Curse
B6. Letter to an Old Poet
Polydor
2023
Vinyl, LP
Blue
B0037338-01
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