Juice

Released in April 2020, Juice represents a vibrant return to form for Born Ruffians, serving as the first installment of a prolific trilogy of releases. Recorded at Tiny Telephone in San Francisco, the album benefits from the studio's analog-leaning philosophy, resulting in a sound that is punchy, dry, and remarkably present. The record moves away from the more experimental detours of their mid-career work, leaning back into the guitar-driven interplay that defined their debut, yet with a significantly more sophisticated melodic sensibility. Critics noted the album's ability to balance its frantic rhythmic energy with hooks that feel classic and immediate. Tracks like 'I Fall in Love Every Night' and 'Dedication' showcase the band's ability to write concise, high-impact indie pop that retains an 'art-rock' edge through unconventional song structures and Lalonde's idiosyncratic vocal delivery. It stands as a centerpiece of their later catalog, distilling their restless energy into its most potent form.