Lee Wilder – Sound Emporium (CD)

Blind Owl Records proudly presents Lee Wilder’s debut album, Sound Emporium — a multi-genre, imaginative, and emotionally charged collection that defies boundaries.

Described by Wilder as a “bipolar gospel journey,” the record marks his evolution from frontman of cult-favorite San Diego band The Paragraphs into a bold solo artist. Created during a personal rebirth, the album channels vulnerability and reckoning into an electrifying, analog-driven masterpiece.

Recorded all-analog to tape at Audio Design in San Diego with producers Dude Cervantes and Jordan Andreen, Sound Emporium blends raw first-take performances with expansive, cinematic production. The result: a timeless rock record that swings between chaos and beauty — a “party in your speakers” (American Highways).

Drawing from the alt-rock of Nirvana, the outlaw melodies of Johnny Cash, the dark grandeur of Nick Cave, and the psychedelic mysticism of The Doors, Sound Emporium builds a wall of sound that’s equally tender and feral.

As part of Blind Owl Records’ 100% Certified Analog Collection, the album was tracked, mixed, and mastered completely from tape — preserving the warmth, grit, and spirit of true analog sound across every format.

Tracklist

1. Rollin’

2. Riot

3. Mess of Things

4. Fever

5. November Gold

6. Company Man

7. Take Me

8. Bluebird

9. No Man’s Land

10. Cave In

Formats Available

• Vinyl LP (All-Analog Pressing by Pirates Press)

• Compact Disc (CD)

Praise for Sound Emporium

“A wonderfully eclectic album dripping with bewitching flair.” – Tattoo.com
“Wilder’s musical talent and skills truly shine on each track.” – Medium
“A party in your speakers.” – American Highways
“Addictive and compelling rock.” – Glide Magazine

Credits

• Recorded All-Analog at Audio Design, San Diego, CA

• Produced by Dude Cervantes & Jordan Andreen

• Mastered by Bernie Grundman & Joe Bozzi at Bernie Grundman Mastering

• Artwork by Lee Wilder (with design assistance by John Kosh)

• Photography by Aaron Rapoport

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