Remi Wolf is finally back with her new album “Mud.” Wolf gained traction in 2020 with her TikTok hit “Photo ID,” and has since decided to completely change the trajectory of her sound. The singer who was once known for her signature, quirky electronic-pop keyboard hits has now evolved into a mature singer-songwriter. 

I have been keeping up with Wolf since “Photo ID” and her album “I’m Allergic to Dogs!” Since then, she has been a favorite artist. Her past album, “Big Ideas,” was in my top five albums of 2024. Now, “Mud” is easily in my top five albums of 2026. She is a remarkable musician. Not only is her voice unlike any, she is arguably one of the most talented songwriters this decade has witnessed. While she is fairly well-known, Wolf still manages to be exceedingly underrated. 

The album opens with the lead single, “Bottle.” Already, this track sets the expectation bar high. “Mud” has a similar sound to her last project, yet it seems like the depressing sequel to her optimistic album “Big Ideas.” This was the best single track choice for getting the audience hooked. “Bottle” maintains a good balance between trying to become a pop radio hit while staying true to her authentic sound. The key thing that really sticks out from the tracks are the bass lines. The bass in “Bottle” and “Covered in Mud” are especially notable. 

The fifth track, “Jamie,” is gaining a lot of attention primarily for its sudden genre change. This track is like if Steve Lacy (“Oh yeah?”) met The Marías (“Submarine”) and suddenly decided they wanted to become the album “Awaken, My Love!” by Childish Gambino (“Bando Stone and The New World”). It is as crazy as it sounds, and it is awesome. “Moon So High” features music legend John Mayer (“Sob Rock”), and similarly to the other tracks, does not disappoint. What is amusing though is realizing how much of an influence Mayer is on Wolf’s discography, especially on “Mud”. Her guitar placements and use of backing vocal harmonies are very Mayer-esk. 

The best track on “Mud” is easily “Champagne.” Good luck listening to this track and trying to get this song out of your head. “Champagne” is beautiful. Wolf’s voice also sounds at her best here. Something musicians seem to continue to be doing lately is writing uplifting sounding songs with some of the saddest lyrics. This is smart when trying to capture new audiences as this creates a memorable experience when listening to such contrasting pieces. “Mud” ends off with the power-pop ballad “Yellow Rose,” and is bound to leave you with a lasting impression. 

There is no doubt “Mud” will be a favorite album for years. Not only is there not a single terrible song on it, but the likelihood to revisit the album is very high. If Wolf keeps this up, she could really solidify herself as having a no-skip discography. If you have never heard of Remi Wolf before this article, now is the time to tune in. I have a feeling the world will catch onto her talent soon, or I at least hope they do.