\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/p>\nThe alt-rock duo-turned-group took their time to complete their sophomore release, Moisturizer<\/em>. It was worth the wait.<\/p>\nThe Grammy Award-winning Wet Leg emerged from England\u2019s Isle of Wight in 2021 with the quirky viral hit, Chaise Longue<\/em>, a cheeky track centred on Teasdale\u2019s deadpan delivery and guitarist Heather Chambers\u2019 chunky, jagged bursts.<\/p>\nOn Moisturizer<\/em>, the two have expanded their skills and range, but they\u2019ve also retained the raunchy, goofy energy that gained them an adoring audience. Their touring band, bassist Ellis Durand, drummer Henry Holmes and guitarist\/synth-player Joshua Mobaraki have formally joined the project and share writing credits on several songs. The expanded band complements Chambers\u2019 oddball progressions and facilitates a bigger, more layered sound.<\/p>\nAcross the album, there are plenty of tracks that work to rattle car speakers and dominate summer festival mainstages. On the belligerent single Catch These Fists<\/em>, Teasdale declares, \u201cI don\u2019t want your love \/ I just wanna fight.\u201d On Pillow Talk<\/em>, Teasdale coos over an industrial metal drone and delivers some of the horniest lyrics in the band\u2019s notably graphic catalog.<\/p>\nThe slower songs show off the band\u2019s new tools. Davina McCall,<\/em> named after the English television presenter, begins bendy with some oddball chord changes and surprisingly delicate vocals. The slow jam 11:21<\/em> could sit next to the soft singer-songwriter Weyes Blood on a playlist. Don\u2019t Speak<\/em> channels the bluesy energy and corny-sweet lyrics of late Replacements.<\/p>\nIn total, Wet Leg has a fuller sound. Fans will be wise to join them on the journey.<\/p>\n
\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 out of five<\/p>\n
Stream:<\/strong> CPR; Catch These Fists; Don\u2019t Speak<\/em><\/p>\n\u2014 Jim Pollock, The Associated Press<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n