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There’s no lack of young men playing hoary old ‘70s rock’n’roll, but the self-titled debut from Wolfmother mark out this hirsute Sydney trio as something special. While firmly grounded in the hard-rock spirit of Zeppelin and Sabbath, both this album’s artwork--a lizard-tailed Medusa pointing out across crashing waves--and the canyon-straddling scope of "Dimension" and "White Unicorn" suggest a grasp of progressive rock lore that elevates them some way above their lumpen peers. Replete with flamboyant organ solo, fast-mutating shifts in mood and tempo, and slightly hokey mystic lyrics, "Mind’s Eye" recalls no-one more that early Yes. Importantly, however, Wolfmother seldom let their proficiency get the better of them: the caterwauling "Joker & The Thief" saves fantasy and frivolity for the tale-telling, rocking with an elemental force reminiscent of the White Stripes, while "Witchcraft" revolves around two or three addictive, tight-circling riffs sparring in tight sequence (it’s true, though, that the appearance of a slightly overwrought pipe solo adds an unintentional comic touch). As anyone who’s enjoyed recent albums from Witchcraft and Circulus can confirm, however, there’s much fun to be had from bands brave enough to flirt with the ridiculous. Add Wolfmother to that list.--Louis Pattison
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Wow wow wow this takes me back to when I was a kid and first got into rock music.
It's not trying to be or say anything, it just ROCKS, if you love old prog rock then this is a must buy, you won't regret it. Let your senses go and just enjoy.
I bought it out of sheer curiosity, and it has turned out to be one of the best albums of the year.
It's not trying to be or say anything, it just ROCKS, if you love old prog rock then this is a must buy, you won't regret it. Let your senses go and just enjoy.
I bought it out of sheer curiosity, and it has turned out to be one of the best albums of the year.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
well firstly this is classic rock done if it was an original.whenever i listen to this album,i cannot feel like comparing with other bands from that era ie,led zeppelin,early black sabbath and even electric light orchestra!
this power trio from down under push all the right buttons from the good time rock sensabilities of "woman" to the story telling stomper that is "joker and the thief",and you have the perfect,four to the floor rock opus.nothing pretentious or preening,like a lot of acts out there,just good honest tunerage!
the stand out for me has to be the awe inspiring "city of dreams"that for me,sounds early electric light orchestra(ticket to the moon)it has that feel,GREAT!
so people,if you want a good,honest rock album that never fails,i assure you wolfmother do it.well the did it for me!
this power trio from down under push all the right buttons from the good time rock sensabilities of "woman" to the story telling stomper that is "joker and the thief",and you have the perfect,four to the floor rock opus.nothing pretentious or preening,like a lot of acts out there,just good honest tunerage!
the stand out for me has to be the awe inspiring "city of dreams"that for me,sounds early electric light orchestra(ticket to the moon)it has that feel,GREAT!
so people,if you want a good,honest rock album that never fails,i assure you wolfmother do it.well the did it for me!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Let me just start by saying that there is not one part of this album that does not remind me of another band (usually either Led Zep, Black Sabbath, the White Stripes or Deep Purple - the beginning of City of Dreams even reminds me of Tenacious D!). Some might say this makes them hopelessly derivative and not worth the attention they are currently recieving. Maybe this is the case, but lets face it, who else is doing this sort of thing at the moment? They play with enough energy and confidence to merit repeated listens and I bet they would be a blast live.
The lack of any real instrumental prowess (even the solos are pretty basic) and lyrics that rival some of Led Zeps more fantasy moments in ridiculousness, leads me to believe that they don't have too much of a future. After all there's only so many one riff songs about unicorns and magic cities one can take. But whilst they're around I'll enjoy them.
The lack of any real instrumental prowess (even the solos are pretty basic) and lyrics that rival some of Led Zeps more fantasy moments in ridiculousness, leads me to believe that they don't have too much of a future. After all there's only so many one riff songs about unicorns and magic cities one can take. But whilst they're around I'll enjoy them.
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Great retro rock
Now let's be straight, these are modern songs playing to a 70's rock beat. With each song you'll be remembering which band you 1st heard do it, but don't think it doesn't work... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Smartin
Led Zep for the 21st cenury
Well these guys sure know how to rock. This is real 70's rock, think Led Zep or Deep Purple, in a slightly more modern style. Read more
Published 10 months ago by R. Scriven
best album for decades
Best album I have heard with in this genre for years n years. Feels like led zepplin, although not as good.
Published 11 months ago by Moff itch
A fun rock album with all the depth of a puddle
I can't decide whether this is supposed to be a knowing pastiche of late 60s/early 70s hard rock (Andrew Stockdale even sneaks in the lyric "purple hazes in the sky" in the first... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Matt Kenway
Hell yeah
Are you sad that you can't find a new band that rocks like the old ones? GET WOLFMOTHER.
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Published 19 months ago by Breno Mirisola
Wolfmother
This band are so phoney and corporate I would actually like to punch them repeatedly before introducing them to some real rock n roll. I bet they drink alcohol free beer. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Stoker
wolfmother lover
I love this album. Being a child of the sisties I grew up with Led Zepplin and Mountain and that tradition of screaming melodic lyrics with excellent musicianship and headbanging... Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2010 by Ruby Rocket
Back To The Roots Of Rock
As a middle-aged fan of Led Zep, Black Sabbath, Uriah Heep, Hawkwind & many other rock bands that originated in the late 60s/early 70s, it's great to hear some youngsters paying... Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2009 by Fred Bear
a truly great album
what can i honestly say about this album..... IT ROCKS! after hearing "joker & the thief" on the jackass 2 film (and shrek the third) this album doesn't disappoint. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2009 by Mr. Karl V. Rose
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Wow - not at all what I was expecting! - From their name I was expecting something really heavy, metal even! Read more
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