40 Watt Sun is the musical project of British singer, guitarist and songwriter Patrick Walker. The project was formed in the wake of the dissolution of his previous band Warning, one of the most important, highly regarded and influential bands to emerge from the 90s doom metal scene. Initially formed as a three-piece, 40 Watt Sun is now the singular project of Patrick Walker as its centre and sole stable member, alongside a group of revolving musicians. Hank Shteamer of Rolling Stone magazine has described the band's music as "a poetic, gradually unfolding dirge rock." 40 Watt Sun has recorded four albums. Their debut, The Inside Room, was named by Pitchfork Magazine as the fourth best metal album of 2011. Their second album, Wider than the Sky, was featured by Rolling Stone Magazine among its 20 Best Metal Albums of 2016. The bands third album, Perfect Light, was included by Pitchfork in its "The 38 Best Rock Albums of 2022" feature. 40 Watt Suns fourth album, Little Weight, was released September 2024. Of it, Treble wrote Few artists write music like Patrick Walker His innate talent and creativity have made his musical efforts in 40 Watt Sun a model of consistency and exceptional musicianship. Little Weight contains some of the best songs he has ever written.
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