Musicboard Review: The Firstfruit - The 1st Album

MARK’s The Firstfruit - The 1st Album (2025) — 4/8/2025

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

After ten, yes 10, full listens now, I’m so happy this project is from Mark Lee. It’s like he packaged it with a bow on top and said “Here, this is me.”

I couldn’t even form thoughts after the first listen. This exceeded my expectations and it took me so long to figure out what I really want to properly say and process my thoughts for myself until I could SPIT IT OUT. And even then, I feel this album will grow roots in me and the vines will tangle and twist into something that will continue to sprout. I’m so excited to have this leave the lasting impression on everyone that listens to it.

This was such a personal piece, a little TOO personal but I’m so thankful Mark is so brave and wants to share so much of himself with his fans. His writing ability is something that feels so far away yet so close and I’m in awe of his capability of bringing people into a sanctuary, for us and him. This was a beautiful album and I’m proud everyday to be on the same planet as Mark at the same time, to hear music like this and have it come from him!