Bassist Theo Ellis told Apple Music that Wolf Alice adopted a “less is more” approach to their fourth album. While it may be somewhat pared back compared to 2021’s superb Blue Weekend it does open with strings, so fret not that this is some raw collection of tracks or a diversion into acoustic folk. It retains the essence of the “Wolf Alice” sound but is somewhat tamed – perhaps a consequence of Greg Kirstin’s production. That said, we don’t mind evolution and maturity – this is still a great collection. Ellie Roswell’s vocals are superb – in fact Mojo magazine described this album as “their best yet” although the Financial Times were admittedly less impressed:
Now in their thirties, the four band members have outgrown the style of music formed over a decade ago. But what they have grown into proves underwhelming.
What do you think?
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