Hazel English challenges us to break free from the monotony of our daily lives with her debut album Wake Up! infusing shimmering, daydream-pop with radical messages and raw emotion. The California-based singer-songwriter’s decision to enlist session players and record in spacious studios has resulted in a lush, live sounding record that embodies the joy and excitement of collaboration. With influences ranging from Revolver-era Beatles to The Mamas & the Papas, English’s songcraft is at its peak on standouts like “Off My Mind” and “Like A Drug,” while lead single “Shaking” captures a hypnotic, psychedelic energy that delves into themes of power, lust, manipulation, and control.

1. Born Like
2. Shaking
3. Wake UP!
4. Off My Mind
5. Combat
6. Five and Dime
7. Like A Drug
8. Waiting
9. Milk and Honey
10. Work It Out