What makes Telekinesis! by Telekinesis notable?

This album received considerable acclaim, landing spots on various year-end lists and establishing Telekinesis as a notable player in the indie rock genre. It helped shape the sound of 2009's indie music landscape, influencing a wave of lo-fi and DIY recordings that followed. Released in January 2009, 'Telekinesis!' marked the debut album for Michael Benjamin Lerner under the Telekinesis moniker. At this point in his career, Lerner was transitioning from a solo project to a recognized name in the indie rock scene, building on the momentum generated by early singles and local performances.