Melanie Baker's Debut Album Explores Emotional Landscapes Through 90s-Inspired Sound

British musician Melanie Baker has released her debut album titled "Somebody help me, I'm being spontaneous!". The album spans 33 minutes and features a musical style that blends slackernoise with bedroom-depression elements. Baker employs 90s-style guitar work and vocals that range from shouting to singing as she addresses themes of heartbreak and personal struggle. Tracks include "Cabin Fever," which incorporates punk influences, "Bye, bye Loser" with bluesy undertones, and "You'll get better" offering messages of empowerment. Lyrically, the album examines personal inadequacies and societal expectations, with lines such as "I don't wanna be a sad Clown" and "I'm lazy when I'm depressed." The musical approach has been compared to Courtney Barnett's style, progressing from initial anger through refusal and grief toward eventual resilience. The song "Slugs" serves as an anthem celebrating imperfection. The album presents a cohesive artistic statement exploring timeless emotional themes through retro-inspired instrumentation.