Your Favorite Play –  In case I forget to tell you later, I’m having a really good time. (Album Review)

Today’s review features Your Favorite Play and their new album “In case I forgot to tell you later, I’m having a really good time.”

Your Favorite Play is an independent singer-songwriter project formed in 2022 and based in New York, centered around observational songwriting, acoustic arrangements, and genre-flexible indie production. Through their independent releases, the project has developed a growing fanbase across 50+ countries. Their sound moves between piano-driven ballads, lo-fi experimental, and narrative songwriting. Their self-produced music philosophy is “whatever the song needs that day.”

We here at Music Review World previously reviewed their 2026 release “Ye Olde Thinges and Stuffe” and gave the work an Outstanding rating. They work with Moon Studios and Grammy-winning engineer Dan Millice. Live performances have included informal busking sets throughout New York City subway stops as well as small venue appearances in Brooklyn, NY. 

Their latest release, “In Case I Forget to Tell You Later, I’m Having a Really Good Time,” continues this approach — a collection of reflective, loosely connected songs written over a winter in Brooklyn, exploring themes of observation, time, and the quiet tension between certainty and staying open.

So let’s have a listen …

Terms & Conditions. Starts off with “Oh, it’s you again,” then falls into the song, which reminds me of Flight of the Conchords. Vocals over a nice arpeggiated guitar riff. The song morphs into a steady drumbeat and ethereal clash chords, then into a distorted guitar under the chorus. It’s nice how the song adds interesting layers as it progresses.

Rhythm Like That. Hard drum beat, with a vocal rap over the top. The whole damn borough got “rhythm like that.” Interesting song, reminiscent of Beastie Boys.

Still Standing Here. Starts with the FOTC vocals, slightly distorted. Eventually, a jangly chord progression makes an appearance. An overdriven guitar solo adds interest to the song. Vocals and backing vocals interweave their way throughout the song. The singer slips into a nice falsetto throughout this album. Loving the horn solo at the end.

A Reasonable Man. Starts with a talking vocal over a very nice repeating guitar riff. Eventually, dirty rhythm guitars take over under the pre-chorus and chorus. The second verse is laid back. Enter the pre-chorus and chorus again over a nice distorted guitar, full band, with drums and bass. The bridge changes the direction of the song, over a choppy rhythm. The song fades over a nice piano riff.

The Right Time. Vocal over a strummed acoustic guitar. Vocal going in and out of pitch. More of the FOTC vocals. Eventually, a full band comes in under the chorus. Maybe a drum machine? I love the backing vocals interweaving with the main vocal. And the lovely stops. Very cool electric guitar riff rhythm comes in under the bridge and final chorus.

Working as Intended. Vocals, drums, and an acoustic guitar strumming quickly. Liking the vibe of this song. Loving the shimmering electric guitar weirdness that enters the song, falling into a heavier rhythm guitar sound. The lyrics keep the listener interested. More of the interweaving lead vocal and backing vocals. The song eventually falls into a bigger chorus.

Force Majeure. Vocals over a drum machine with a jangly guitar. Eventually, when the chorus hits, there’s a very dirty electric guitar. Then we’re back to a jangly guitar as we get into the second verse. The dirty rhythm guitar makes an appearance again under the second chorus. Then we’re back to a strummed acoustic guitar with some ethereal vocals, lots of reverb. The song eventually comes back to a talking vocal and fades.

exec (“entropy generator”) feat. DJ Professor K. Starts with an energetic slide and lots of interesting beats and keyboard patches. Loving the Japanese influence and flourishes throughout the song, as well as all the interesting ethereal sounds. Very world beat. Loving the poetry excerpt at the end, very reminiscent of Jim Morrison’s An American Prayer.

It Learns to Walk. A nice vocal over a cool rhythm guitar riff. When the chorus hits, the vocals get higher, and the song slows down. The vocals sound like they’re straining to hit the higher notes. Eventually, a chorus over a full band, complete with a soaring guitar solo. Back to the chorus. The electric guitar is the star of this song. Very tasty.

What We Kept. Starts with a steady cymbal/high-hat riff. The vocals come in, nice and clear. Loving how the vocals incorporate more reverb when the chorus kicks in. Lots of interesting sounds swirling underneath. In the middle of the song, more weirdness. A nice electric guitar soloing under the final chorus.

One Good Song. Starts with a piano vamp. The lyrics are fun, about kids just needing “one good song” to make it. Maybe a song stays with them longer than they would have guessed. Just let me leave the world with one good song. A very nice tune to end the album. Soaring electric guitars in the background over a strong chorus. I love songs about songwriting.

SCORE/Excellent: Your Favorite Play delivers a sonically interesting piece of work with their new album, “In case I forget to tell you later, I’m having a really good time.” Full of interesting musical choices and a vocal reminiscent of Flight of the Conchords. Very nice album! Much love, Beth

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