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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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By David Lusher
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Format:Audio CD
This Australian band's first album has all the hallmarks of a 1970s classic rock album. That is not a criticism but a compliment. What is more, if this album had been issued in the 1970s then it would in all probability been a great success, because it's that good. It's got guitar, organ, good vocals and is best heard loud. The songs are well crafted and there are echoes of a number of bands like Black Sabbath, Uriah Heep, Deep Purple, Budgie etc. This Aussie trio rock! Wolfmother are a real find and they deserve a good measure of success with this excellent album. Standout tracks (there are so many!): 'Colossal', 'The White Unicorn', and 'Mind's Eye'. But there is something here for every rock fan - enjoy!
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. M. AYRES
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By K. M. Cooper
Format:Audio CD
If you dig Hendrix, Ozzy's Sabbath, Blue Cheer, Grand Funk, Mark II Deep Purple, Zepp, James Gang, Groundhogs or more obscure outfits like Leafhound and May Blitz then this Aussie power-trio's stunning debut could be the one you've been looking over your shoulder for! An out and out winner that delivers from start to finish. Opening track "Colossal", "Woman", "Dimension" (could easily be mistaken for a missing track from the Black Sabbath - S/T sessions - I kid you not!) and "Witchcraft" with it's Jethro Tull-esque flute are instant repeat play favourites. If you bought the earlier S/T EP and are worried that some of the tracks are duplicated on the album fear not these are re-recorded versions which somehow manage to add to the already impressive early recordings! Call it retro, call it stoner, call it whatever - this is just great solid rock'n'roll - the kind that Zepp made sound so easy!
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Good quality second hand album
In the process of replacing albums that have either walked out of my house on their own or not returned when lent out, or when they were returned they weren't in the best of... Read more
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Wolfmother - Wolfmother
This is LOUD... it's Riff Laden... it quotes the best old school HARD ROCK and HEAVY METAL ... It Rocks Like a Bastard... In short, It's spiffing!!!!!!
Published 5 months ago by Mr. G. Vranjkovic
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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 16 months ago by Smartin
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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 22 months ago by R. Scriven
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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 23 months ago by Moff itch
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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 on 1 Mar 2011 by Matt Kenway
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Hell yeah
Are you sad that you can't find a new band that rocks like the old ones? GET WOLFMOTHER.
Put Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and AC/DC and mix them all and you get this... Read more
Put Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and AC/DC and mix them all and you get this... Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2010 by Breno Mirisola
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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 on 18 Oct 2010 by Stoker
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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
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