Finn Wolfhard

“Lights Go Down” has an authentic 70’s sound, due to the heavy presence of an electric organ. This sing also draws influence from country with the additional use of a steel guitar. The steel guitar is used throughout the album, carrying this 70’s sound through other songs.

Finn cleverly makes several pop culture references throughout the album. From the VMA reference in “I’ll Let You Finish,” to an AMC reference in “Lights Go Down.” These references tie into Finn’s style of writing on this album, which is a very straightforward style. A few times  the writing is metaphoric, such as “If I can bring around my death, water in my hands, should be a man,” in “I’ll Let You Finish.” This is a stark difference from the lyrics in “Tunnels,” including “I drank 8 beers/While watching Boogie Nights.”

The vocals in “Follow” truly stick out due to the almost monotone style in the verses. This is quickly followed by heavy background vocals in the chorus, lifting the song and creating a full feeling to the track.

The album slows down with “Trail,” where Finn’s vocals are backed by Grace Repasky’s voice, which truly lends itself to the theme of the song. The song is about a relationship, so Grace’s voice in the background really aids the story being told.

“Maggie” is also a standout on the album. It talks about feeling lonely and missing a certain person. It has some of the most indie sound on the album with a vintage acoustic guitar that is also paired with the steel guitar.

Overall, Finn’s growth as an artist is apparent throughout this entire album. He has truly found a sound that suits him and plays to his strengths, while also being starkly different from his first album. The indie-folk sound pairs well with his raw, unfiltered style of singing. The album is innovative and new, while also being an ode to a classic indie sound.