Pale Waves - Unwanted

Released in 2022, Unwanted marks a significant evolution for Pale Waves. Moving away from the 80s-inspired synths of their debut, the band—led by Heather Baron-Gracie—embraced a "heavier, guitar-driven" sound influenced by 2000s pop-punk and alternative rock. The record is a "bold and passionate" statement dedicated to the misfits and the LGBTQ+ community, tapping into themes of vanity, anger, and defiance. It’s the sound of a band "finding their true voice" by exploring darker emotional territories while maintaining the infectious hooks that made them famous.

The vinyl pressing of Unwanted captures the "crunchy, high-energy" production that defines this new era. From the aggressive title track to the soaring anthem "Jealousy," the record is designed to be experienced at high volume. For collectors, the release was accompanied by a variety of striking visual editions, reflecting the album’s "gothic and rebellious" aesthetic. Whether on standard black or a limited color variant, Unwanted is a mandatory document of a band "refusing to be ignored."