Wednesday - Bleeds (2025)


Bleeds stands as Wednesday at their most unflinching and emotionally direct, weaving together southern gothic storytelling, gritty alt-rock instrumentation, and moments of haunting lyricism. Karly Hartzman’s narratives feel cinematic and lived-in—she sketches small-town tragedies, betrayal, and memory with both tenderness and bite. Musically, the album balances rough edges and clarity: sludgy guitars, twangy lap steel, and shifts between restraint and surge populate tracks like “Wound Up Here (By Holdin On)” and “Elderberry Wine.” Despite the personal upheavals surrounding the recording, Bleeds never feels self-indulgent; instead, it carries a sharp sonic focus and cohesion. In the end, the album cements Wednesday’s place as a band capable of unfolding tragedy, humor, and resilience within hooks that linger long after the final note.




Genre: countrygaze
Country: US

Final Verdict: 61% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 473th / 660

Highlight: Elderberry Wine


Made me think of:
My Morning Jacket
Drive-By Truckers
Band of Horses

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