Puberty 2 (studio album) by Mitski

When it’s good it’s great, however upon going through her full catalogue I can’t help but feel that, if she let her projects breathe and gave them more time she could have one of the best pop albums in recent decades but everything feel slightly underbaked. She’s a real talent though.

From seb7 08/27/2022 19:06

very, very consistent in quality. every song is pretty great and they all feel in their place. love it

From VictorVale 12/23/2021 21:49

Lindíssimo álbum!

I’m gonna call Puberty 2 my favourite album title of the year because it feels like what I’m going through now. The songs themselves are pretty badass too, and while I was ready to write her off as a clone of St. Vincent or Anna Calvi, there’s something charmingly maudlin about Mitski’s voice.

Best track: Thursday Girl. This should have been as big as that Rhye song Open. Although on the other hand, it’s better that it hasn’t been overplayed.

From Brad1770 05/05/2019 07:26

A logical step prior to 2018's masterpiece 'Be The Cowboy'

One of 2016's best album with stunning centre piece track "Best American Girl"

This is where the world woke up to Mitski

Took me almost a year for this to finally connect with me-- what an immensely great album.

From Vatsal 08/31/2017 13:22

One of the most honest, direct and self-aware albums I have ever listened to. Its a very dejected, melancholic record.. and Mitski has created it like she's mastered the art of sadness; immersing herself in it, appreciating its subtle nuances, and then putting it away to pick up whenever she so desires. For me, its like a sister record to Teens Of Denial, both being two of my favourite albums of that year.

Oh, and Your Best American Girl is easily the best song released in 2016.

A deeply confessional album which remains solid throughout. Mitski's lyricism is astounding and the record rewards repeat listens to fully comprehend the weighty, emotional themes she tackles, along with embracing all of the hooks. One of the year's best.