Tyler Ballgames stunning debut,For the First Time, Again, is a bracing reminder of how great songs delivered by a gifted vocalist can move, captivate, and inspire. Produced by Jonathan Rado (Foxygen, The Lemon Twigs, Weyes Blood) and Ryan Pollie (Los Angeles Police Department) and delivered in Ballgames astonishing, versatile tenor, these 12 finely crafted tunes, rooted in classic rock, indie, and Americana, will make anyone with a heart feel seen. Even before the insightful, often provocative lyrics register, Ballgames infectious melodies draw you into a story both relatable, and unlike any youve heard. After one listen, Ballgames message of belief in ones true self resonates deep and wide.

Entirely mesmerizing -The Guardian