Midas

Midas, released on 30 August 2024, is the moment Wunderhorse step fully into themselves. Where Cub captured Jacob Slater in raw, inward-looking mode, this second album feels outward-facing and deliberate, shaped by the friction of touring, momentum, and a band that now sounds completely locked in. Produced by Craig Silvey, Midas sharpens Wunderhorse’s emotional heft without sanding down the grit, letting tension, release, and restraint coexist in the same breath.

Built around Slater’s songwriting but elevated by the full band, Midas sounds heavier without becoming bloated. The title track sets the tone, balancing bruised introspection with a slow-burning sense of scale. Singles like “Silver” and “July” lean into melody and atmosphere, while “Rain” and “Arizona” stretch the band’s dynamic range, giving space for quiet reflection before snapping back into distorted clarity. There’s a confidence here that feels earned rather than assumed, the sound of a band learning when not to push as much as when to detonate.

Slater’s voice remains the album’s anchor. Still weathered and direct, it carries themes of distance, desire, and self-reckoning with a maturity that marks clear progression from the debut. The performances feel less like confessionals and more like conversations, open-ended and unresolved in a way that suits the record’s emotional palette.

Critically acclaimed on release and debuting at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart, Midas confirms Wunderhorse as more than a breakout success story. It is a consolidation of identity, a second album that avoids the usual traps by trusting feel over flash. Where Cub burned hot and fast, Midas glows steadily, proof that Wunderhorse are learning how to make intensity last.