Sometimes when we review records we get one that simply just takes our breath away , this is totally without a doubt the case with Brooklyn’s indie/emo trio wakelee and their 12 track self titled album that is out today ( April 14th ) produced by Superbloom’s Brian DiMeglio (Bartees Strange, Stay Inside, Proper)

You can listen to wakelee’s self titled album on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

We first fell in love with wakelee when we heard three singles ( “Mood Rings,”Outside and “Everything Under The Sun” ) which, are all included on the new record. We thought the songs were well crafted songs from a band with a well oiled sound that is most definitely going places.

Well apparently the above mentioned songs are just the tip of the iceberg. wakelee has delivered a collection of songs that are absolutely stunning.

We were immediately impressed by the opening track “Plinko” the track is a perfectly crafted and well written song that has great pop sensibilities.

“Tug Of War” which was released as a single, has this great straight groove that really makes the song go . You can check out the video below

It is next to impossible to pick a favorite song when reviewing a record of this quality but, if we had to pick, it would be “Darkness “ not only was the instrumentation absolutely magnificent but the lyrics were brilliantly written.

Regarding the album the band says, “This album represents our best ideas at the time and indicates where we’re headed next. It was a truly collaborative process putting it all together. Some songs formed in days and others months, but we believe that they all have something to offer.”

With strong standouts like “Radio Silence” and “Stuck in My Old Ways” make this album and absolute can’t miss . wakelee delivers big time with this record so find a good spot and dive right in to a most enjoyable listening experience.