Wet Leg

Wet Leg’s debut album captures the kind of carefree, unfiltered exuberance that the indie rock world has been craving. Released on 8 April 2022, the self-titled album from the British duo arrived with the same irreverent wit and sonic bite that made their viral single “Chaise Longue” such a hit. Produced by Dan Carey and recorded before the band had ever played live, Wet Leg blends the familiar energy of ‘90s and ‘00s indie rock with a uniquely modern twist.

It’s an album that refuses to take itself too seriously, whether it’s the deadpan lyricism or the punchy guitar riffs that swirl through post-punk, Britpop, and garage rock influences. Tracks like “Wet Dream” see Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers delight in absurdity as they mock ex-lovers in gleefully exaggerated ways. Elsewhere, on the psychedelic “Angelica”, we hear lush harmonies layered with distorted guitars as Teasdale captures the ennui of a night out that never quite sparks.

Lyrically, Wet Leg thrives in its blend of surrealism and raw millennial angst. Teasdale’s vocal delivery on “Chaise Longue” is both quirky and biting, moving between witty non-sequiturs and sarcastic takes on modern life. Songs like “Ur Mum” channel that blend of humour and frustration, all culminating in a cathartic scream, while “Too Late Now” takes a more introspective route, exploring existential dread amidst woozy post-rock atmospheres.

Critically, the album has been met with high praise, amassing a Metacritic score of 87/100. NME hailed it as an “instant classic,” while The Guardian applauded its millennial disillusionment, calling the record “dreamy, lush, hooky and thunderous”. It’s clear that Wet Leg aren’t just a band riding the viral wave—they’ve created an album full of joy, wit, and genuine heart, and it’s one that firmly places them as one of the UK’s most exciting new acts.

With Wet Leg, Teasdale and Chambers deliver something infectious and wholly their own, a playful but sharp debut that’s already carved out its place in the indie rock landscape.