Elexa Dawson & Stanley Hotel - Wanderlust (2024)

What I most appreciate about the record is the thoughtful and studied choices made for the instrumental accompaniment and the diversity of the songs' subject matter. I definitely recommend listening to these songs with quality headphones whenever possible. The sonic choices for support of the vocals are both subtle and in your face serving the songs as appropriate. The songs are fully formed, relatable and touch multiple genres including folk, pop, Indie Rock and roots. My personal favorite is Lot of Life with lessons learned and a forward looking path for whatever life you have left to experience on this side of the ether.

Elexa.... you're a grown ass woman who writes songs adults can relate to and cherish.