The 2013 album "Afraid of Heights" finds Wavves leaning into a more polished, yet still decidedly slacker, take on their signature blend of surf-punk and noise-pop. It offers a more consistent and cohesive listening experience than some of their earlier, more chaotic output.
- The album was self-released on Williams' own Ghost Ramp label.
- "Afraid of Heights" charted at number 19 on Billboard\'s Top Heatseekers chart.
- The release followed a period of intense personal turmoil for Williams, during which he was hospitalized and the initial recording of the album was scrapped.
Wavves is the garage rock project of Southern California native Nathan Williams. The project's output has consistently explored themes of mental health, drug use, and disillusionment through a distorted, lo-fi lens. "Afraid of Heights" arrived during a period of relative stability for Williams, following a highly publicized breakdown that had sidelined the project.
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