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- Summary: The debut full-length release from Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Tyler Ballgame was produced by Foxygen's Jonathan Rado and Ryan Pollie.
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- Record Label: Rough Trade
- Genre(s): Alternative, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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Record CollectorJan 27, 2026It sounds like it must have already existed, but therein lies the appeal of a record that is tribute to perseverance and belief, and the power of truly, great timeless songs. Mark it down as the first great album of 2026. [Jan 2026, p.102]
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Jan 27, 2026Often startlingly brilliant. [Mar 2026, p.85]
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Jan 27, 2026Tracked largely in analog, Dylan-style, and featuring L.A. players like Amy Aileen Wood (Fiona Apple) and Wayne Whitaker, For the First Time, Again sounds richly vintage. Though nearly flawless, its loose approach leaves open the question of how Tyler might sound in a more modern, ambitious setting.
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Feb 2, 2026Selecting highlights feels like a fool’s errand. Ballgame’s ballads (“You’re Not My Baby Tonight,” “Goodbye My Love”) soar gracefully. .... The higher-tempo numbers are equally effective.
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Feb 2, 2026With the warm, organic production allowing his songs to reach their full potential, ‘For The First Time, Again’ deserves to be a slow-burn success.
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Jan 27, 2026At times (“Matter Of Taste, “Got A New Car”), the inventiveness lands with a clunk. However, it’s a generous record, emotionally fearless and thoroughly likeable on first listen, while Perry’s voice can’t help but convince. He’s only just begun.
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Jan 29, 2026Tyler Ballgame has a special voice; he just hasn’t yet made it distinct.