THY KINGDOM COME

the take

As a borderline diehard $uicideboy$ fan since 2018 (shoutout I Want to Die in New Orleans), it took me way longer than expected to get around to THY KINGDOM COME. I didn’t hear it until the day before Grey Day 2025 in Phoenix. Honestly, it comes down to being too busy to be depressed—and maybe slowly growing out of their newer sound. I lean more toward their 2014–2015 era, which makes it wild that I actually liked the lead single “Self-Inflicted.” THY KINGDOM COME feels different from past projects. The Boy$ still touch on depression, but it’s no longer the main focus. Ruby da Cherry and $crim keep their usual themes, but instead of ending in pure despair, there’s a sense of hope for better days. It’s ironic given their image, but it works. No verses really stand out, but they deliver what you expect. Production-wise, this is some of their most diverse work yet. They update their sound while experimenting more. “Napoleon” blends New Orleans bounce with a modern rap feel—I was indifferent at first, but hearing it live changed that. “Chain Breaker” leans into a Pi’erre Bourne-type sound, similar to “Whole Lotta Grey,” and they slide on it easily. For once, I didn’t know what to expect from each track, and I enjoyed that. Is this their best work? Not close—bias included. But it’s still a solid album, and it’s good to hear how much better Ruby and $crim are doing, with that growth showing in the music. It feels more for newer fans, but after Grey Day 2025, I can’t be mad at it. G59 ’til the grave.