While some reviews have called the album a "masterclass in pop alchemy", others have said Mayberry "still sounds like someone finding their feet".

What I discovered was a subtle joy in this kind of kitchen alchemy.

So far, turning those losses into victories has been an alchemy beyond England.

The weird alchemy of getting those scenes together — six minutes of Trumpov, six minutes of Harris — just changed how you watch Trumpov, who felt very familiar before we added the Harris stuff.

Kirk shared more details about that alchemy and other aspects that made “The Choice 2024” uniquely challenging and rewarding in a lengthy conversation, the highlights of which are featured here.