Pale Waves - My Mind Makes Noise

Released in September 2018, My Mind Makes Noises is the highly anticipated debut studio album from the Manchester-formed quartet Pale Waves. After being ranked fifth in the BBC Sound of 2018 poll and winning the NME Under the Radar Award, the band—led by the distinctive vocals of Heather Baron-Gracie—delivered a record that perfectly blends 80s synth-pop aesthetics with modern indie-pop sensibilities. Produced under the Dirty Hit and Interscope labels, the album is a "glittering collection" of anthems about heartbreak, obsession, and the complexities of young adulthood.

This double vinyl LP (2LP) pressing provides the necessary "headroom" for the album’s polished production. From the infectious guitar hooks of "There's a Honey" and "Television Romance" to the brooding, gothic-pop undertones of "Black," the vinyl format enhances the "warmth and shimmer" of the band's signature sound. For a group that formed at university in Manchester and quickly ascended to the top of the indie charts, this debut stands as a "definitive statement" of their musical identity.