Guppy by Charly Bliss

Guppy is the debut album of Brooklyn power pop group Charly Bliss, consisting of Eva Hendricks (vocals, guitar), Spencer Fox (vocals, guitar), Sam Hendricks (drums), and Dan Shure (vocals, bass). The group wrote it over the course of four years and recorded two versions of it: one tracked in 2015, which they rejected because it wasn't "fun," and a more pop-infused version recorded in early 2016 that was released by Barsuk Records in April 2017. The album contains a harsh 1990s-esque alternative rock sound with lyrics that deal with emotional vulnerability. Guppy was promoted with six campy, Andrew Costa-directed music videos and a 16-page limited edition comic book based on the album. Critics gave it glowing reviews upon its release, praising its lyrics and unique musical style. The album was in the top ten of several year-end lists by publications such as Newsweek, ABC News, PopMatters, Stereogum, The Ringer, and Billboard, and landed at number 42 on The Village Voice's annual Pazz & Jop poll.