MJ LendermanBest MJ Lenderman Albums Ranked

Manning Fireworks

pastemagazine

9.2

“The North Carolina singer, songwriter, and guitarist’s fourth album is a collection of caricatures ballooned by empathy, bruised egos, and lovable self-destruction.”

Manning Fireworks

consequence

9.1

“His contributions earlier this year to Waxahatchee’s excellent Tigers Blood already hinted as much, and with Manning Fireworks, Lenderman has positioned himself as a deservedly beloved figure of modern guitar music.”

Manning Fireworks

exclaim

9.0

“"Birds against a heavy wind that wins in the end," mourns MJ Lenderman in the very first words of his new album Manning Fireworks.The Wednesday guitarist, fisher and deceptively poignant poet's voice wavers through the titular opening track with the frailty of its character's shame and their languor of defeat. The acoustic beginning to Manning Fireworks underscores Lenderman's refined vignettes — ”

Manning Fireworks

thelineofbestfit

9.0

“MJ Lenderman once again redefines slacker charm on Manning Fireworks”

And the Wind (Live and Loose!)

pastemagazine

9.0

“As the Asheville singer, songwriter and guitarist gears up for his impending ANTI- Records debut next year, he’s unveiled a 15-song live album recorded in Chicago and Los Angeles in the summer of 2023.”

Manning Fireworks

pitchfork

8.7

“The Asheville singer-songwriter’s outstanding fourth album is loaded with zingers and losers. It’s witty and sincere, the mark of a songwriter finding his voice.”

Manning Fireworks

jo

7.3

“some of the lyrics are giving like millennial burger shop but it’s still good favorite songs- rudolph. she’s leaving you. on my knees.”