"An Awesome Wave" is the debut studio album by the British band Alt-J, released in 2012. The album features a unique blend of indie rock, folk, and electronic music, characterized by its intricate harmonies and unconventional song structures. It received critical acclaim and won the prestigious Mercury Prize in the same year. The album includes popular tracks like "Breezeblocks" and "Tessellate," which showcase the band's distinctive sound and lyrical creativity. Its innovative approach to music has influenced many artists and contributed to the rise of alternative music in the early 2010s.