Deep Dream

Released on May 19, 2017, Deep Dream is the debut full-length album by the Nashville-based trio Daddy Issues. Released via Infinity Cat Recordings, the album solidified the band's self-described 'slow-fi' sound, a unique subgenre blend that marries the heavy, sludgy dynamics of early '90s grunge with the shimmering, atmospheric textures of dream pop. The record features 10 tracks, including standout singles like 'Mosquito Bite' and 'Dog Years,' as well as a notable, melancholic cover of Don Henley's 'Boys of Summer.' Musically, the album is characterized by its prominent, driving basslines, simple but crushing drum patterns, and guitars that alternate between clean, chorus-heavy dreaminess and explosive, fuzz-laden distortion. Lyrically, the album tackles themes of mental health, toxic relationships, and feminist social commentary, all delivered with a signature deadpan vocal style that defines the band's identity.