Dawn of the Freak

by The Haunted Youth

Dawn of the Freak cover art

The debut studio album from the Hasselt-based project led by Joachim Liebens features a lush, reverb-drenched production style that prioritizes atmospheric consistency. Lyrically, the record functions as a candid exploration of teenage angst, social alienation, and Liebens' personal struggles with mental health. It established the project's signature blend of 1990s shoegaze textures and mid-2000s post-punk revival rhythmic foundations.

Genres

  • Dream Pop
  • Indie Rock

Tracklist

  1. Dawn of the Freak
  2. Teen Rebel
  3. Stranger
  4. Gone
  5. Shadows
  6. Broken
  7. I Feel Like Shit and I Wanna Die
  8. House Arrest
  9. Coming Home
  10. Fist in My Pocket