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If you have seen and fallen in love with the hilarious and smart new musical comedy Something Rotten!, chances are you already knew that the cast album dropped on June 2 (because the score is that good that fans want to own it ASAP). But for the rest of you: #1. Get to the St. James Theatre and #2. Download the superior cast recording today—it’s another Sh-K-Boom album you’ll cherish having. Below, BroadwayBox reacts in animated GIF (as we do) to the first listen of the brand-new original cast album.

1. Welcome to the Renaissance (Michael James Scott & Company)

The first number and I’m already dancing around the office like Olivia Pope. MJS’ voice is the perfect way to kick off this show...and this score really is in a league of its own this season.

2. God, I Hate Shakespeare (Brian d’Arcy James, John Cariani & Company)

This song has the ultimate line: ‘Don't be a penis/the man is a genius.’ It’s also fun for the Lane/Broderick dynamic you get with James and Cariani here.

3. Right Hand Man (Heidi Blickenstaff)

Every actress should be so lucky to get a great song like this and be able to sing it sounding like Heidi B. (Just pressed repeat…3 times in a row.)

4. God, I Hate Shakespeare [Reprise] (Brian d’Arcy James)

5. A Musical (Brad Oscar, Brian d’Arcy James & Company)

And these three GIFS barely do the number justice. You can download this track today or you can be basic and wait until the Tonys—either way, you’ll want to own it by week’s end.

6. The Black Death (Company)

7. I Love the Way (John Cariani & Kate Reinders)

Sweet AND funny. Kate Reinders’ voice is gorgeous.

8. Will Power (Christian Borle & Company)

Borle’s fantastic, Tony-nominated performance completely comes through on this album. You just have to listen and you’ll get it. Also as a song, it’s hard to stand still during it.

9. Bottom's Gonna Be on Top (Brian d’Arcy James, Christian Borle & Company)

Composers and lyricists everywhere, please take note: this is how you end Act I. #PleaseAndThankYou #SeriousPerfection

10. Welcome to the Renaissance [Reprise] (Michael James Scott)

And Michael James Scott is still killin’ it.

11. Hard to Be the Bard (Christian Borle & Company)

There’s no way you’re not gonna play this song out at work, the gym, driving, pounding the pavement, etc.

12. It's Eggs! (Company)

13. We See the Light (Kate Reinders, John Cariani, Brooks Ashmanskas, Brian d’Arcy James & Company)

Another solid gold hit worthy of some solid gold dancing.

14. To Thine Own Self (John Cariani, Brian d’Arcy James, Christian Borle & Company)

This song is deceiving ‘cause you’re like, 'Oh this is mostly an underscored book scene' and then bam, catchy tune.

15. Right Hand Man [Reprise] (Heidi Blickenstaff)

16. Something Rotten!/ Make an Omelette (Brian d’Arcy James & Company)

What a joy! This song has a little bit of everything. Special shout-out to Marisha Wallace as Eggie White.

17. To Thine Own Self [Reprise] (Brian d’Arcy James & John Cariani)

Such a sweet song, and the perfect time to talk about how flawless Brian d'Arcy James sounds on this cast recording. That voice don't quit. Not even for a minute.

18. Finale (Company)

The verdict is in and honestly, 'Something Rotten!' is the best score of the Broadway season. It's timeless, it's funny and it's an album you're going to want to listen to front to back over and over. #AnInstantClassic

The 10-time Tony Award-nominated musical Something Rotten! continues at Broadway’s St. James Theatre.