Album Review: moisturizer by Wet leg

moisturizer (cover)

Wet Leg‘s second studio album, moisturizer, released on July 11, 2025, via Domino Recording Company, marks a triumphant evolution for the Isle of Wight band.

Founded by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, now expanded to a five-piece, the album builds on their 2022 self-titled debut’s quirky indie rock charm while delving deeper into themes of love, vulnerability, and personal growth.

Clocking in at 12 tracks, it blends post-punk energy, ’90s alt-rock nods, and sugary power pop, proving Wet Leg‘s staying power amid fears of a sophomore slump.

From the grinding opener “CPR,” with its sirens and churning bass evoking Cake’s “Comfort Eagle,” the record pulses with confident, confrontational vibes.

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My Top 10 Favorite Albums of 2024

2024 was an outstanding year for new music. From rap to alternative to metal, I’ve listened to many fantastic releases.

These are my Top 10 Favorite Albums of 2024. Favorite, not best. What gives me the right to claim something as “the best?”

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Maggot MassPharmakon (10/4, Sacred Bones)

Pain. Margaret Chardiet expresses better than most.

Favorite track: Wither and Warp

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