Album Review: It’s Me You Feel by WML
Let me just say this upfront—WML’s It’s Me You Feel isn’t your run-of-the-mill pop album. Released back in 2014, it’s one of those records that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. Hailing from Sweden (because, duh, Scandinavia always kills it with music), the duo behind this gem is Martin Lillberg on production and Marie Welander on vocals. And let me tell ya, their chemistry? Unreal.
Now, I gotta talk about two tracks that stuck with me like gum under a shoe—“Sleepless” and the title track, “It’s Me You Feel.”
First up, “Sleepless.” Oh man, this song hits different. It’s got this slow-burn vibe at the start, almost like you’re tiptoeing through an empty house late at night. Then BAM, Marie’s voice comes in, all smooth but kinda raw too, like she’s spilling secrets only you get to hear. The lyrics are simple yet haunting—you know, the kind that makes you stare out the window thinking about stuff you probably shouldn’t. By the time the chorus kicks in, it feels like someone turned the lights on in a dark room. Honestly, it’s one of those songs I’ve rewinded so many times my Spotify might file for divorce.
Then there’s “It’s Me You Feel,” which is basically what happens if vulnerability had a soundtrack. This track doesn’t mess around—it dives straight into the deep end of emotions. There’s something about how Marie sings “me” that gives me goosebumps every single time. Like, you can feel her conviction, as if she’s staring right at you while singing. Meanwhile, Martin’s beats keep things grounded without stealing the spotlight. Together, they create this perfect storm of intimacy and energy. It’s not flashy or overproduced, but maybe that’s why it works so damn well.
What really gets me about this album is how real it feels. No gimmicks, no auto-tuned nonsense—just pure, heartfelt storytelling wrapped in catchy melodies. Sure, it came out nearly a decade ago, but good music doesn’t have an expiration date, right?
Here’s the thing though—if you listen closely enough, you’ll notice little cracks in the surface. Imperfections here and there that remind you these songs were made by actual humans, not some algorithm. And honestly? That’s what makes It’s Me You Feel worth remembering.
So yeah, give it a spin sometime. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself humming “Sleepless” during awkward moments at work. Oh, and fun fact: Record Union put this out, which kinda makes sense since indie vibes radiate off this project like crazy. Now go listen—I need someone else to geek out about this with!
