Tyler Ballgame's powerful Bowie/Orbison-influenced vocals dominate his debut, but theatrical delivery and derivative California influences overshadow underdeveloped, unoriginal songwriting.
Tyler Ballgame: For the First Time, Again review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
Tyler Ballgame evolved from obscure LA bar performer into Rough Trade-signed, critically lauded artist who adopted a 1960s–70s frontman persona and underwent spiritual rebirth.