Alex G "Rocket"

Alex G released his seventh studio album, "Rocket" on May 19, 2017, through Domino Recording Company. The album's first two singles, "Bobby" and "Witch", were released on March 2, 2017, alongside the announcement of the album's release date. Later on, Alex G changed his stage name to (Sandy) Alex G and shared another single, "Proud", with a music video on April 4, followed by two more singles, "Brick" and "Sportstar", on May 4.

"Rocket" received an average score of 82 out of 100, indicating "universal acclaim" based on 21 reviews by mainstream publications on Metacritic. Ian Cohen from Pitchfork wrote that the album was one of the year's most generous records, showcasing Alex G's restraint. Marcy Donelson from AllMusic noted the album's wistful chords and progressions as a trademark of Alex G's sound, accompanied by immediate, conversational vocals. David Sackllah from Consequence of Sound praised Alex G's purposeful and accomplished album.

The A.V. Club's Josh Terry appreciated Alex G's uninhibited songwriting, despite the album's occasional messiness, while Sam Shepherd from MusicOMH praised Alex G's skill in tackling difficult subjects and turning them into wonderful kernels of pop. Will Richards from DIY considered "Rocket" to be Alex G's catchiest record yet, thanks to his slowed-down and refined output.

Finally, Sammy Maine from The Quietus described the album's raw and ferocious navigation as career-defining, and Harriet Gibsone from The Guardian commended the album's challenging and ambitious progression, despite its occasional unpleasantness.