What makes Everyone Who Pretended to Like Me Is Gone by The Walkmen notable?

This album received critical acclaim upon its release, landing on several year-end best-of lists and helping define the early 2000s indie rock landscape. Its lead single 'Wake Up' gained additional attention after being covered by notable artists, contributing to the album's lasting influence on subsequent indie bands. Released in January 2002, 'Everyone Who Pretended to Like Me Is Gone' was The Walkmen's debut album, establishing their presence in the indie rock scene. At this point, the band had transitioned from their previous project, Jonathan Fire Eater, showcasing a more refined sound and lyrical introspection that would define their career.