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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