It's rare that such hype can come from such an unassuming place; Chaise Longue , released in June 2021 and still gaining traction in some sectors, took what could have been explained as a cheeky novelty single and generated heaps of anticipation for its new, intriguing artists. This hype was built upon by follow-up efforts Wet Dream and Too Late Now , two equally exciting singles that were also perhaps a bit less divisive when compared to the admittedly silly Chaise Longue . As the months passed and more pre-release singles found their way into the world (between streaming services and live shows, pretty much the entire thing was out there before release day), Wet Leg started being perceived less as a fun little group and more as a formidable new force in indie rock. Ultimately, this level of hype does the album no favours; even though the blend of power pop, indie snark and millennial anxiety is consistently listenable, there isn't really anything here to signal the duo (Rh...
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