[2013-01-22] The Joy Formidable "Wolf's Law" (Canvasback/Atlantic)

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Dec 02, 2012 1:49 am

Description
Wolf's Law is an unashamedly intricate record. Lyrically, the record touches politics of both the personal and global type, "The Leopard And The Lung" focusing on Kenyan environmental activist (Wangari Maathai) while "Tendons" is, according to Ritzy, "the closest we have ever got to a love song, albeit a very peculiar, f***ing love song."

Throughout Wolf's Law the experience of its diverse recording locations and its influence on the thought process of its writers is tangible. With initial recording taking place in the band's home of North Wales followed by recording the bulk of the album in a cabin in Portland, Maine in midwinter with snowstorms and drifts of up to 9 foot blocking any contact with the outside world, the extremes of the natural world were bound to play a part.

That the band have taken the opportunity offered with the release of Wolf's Law to further widen their horizons and their sound will come as no surprise to anyone already familiar with their work to date or their live show.

Tracklist
1. This Ladder Is Ours
2. Cholla
3. Tendons
4. Little Blimp
5. Bats
6. Silent Treatment
7. Maw Maw Song
8. Forest Serenade
9. The Leopard And The Lung
10. The Hurdle
11. The Turnaround

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A40MH3O/?tag=imwan-20

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Dec 02, 2012 1:51 am

Simon · **Joined:** 26 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 59406

Whoa.

Thank you Linda....I had never even heard of them before. I love this band.

Greg Carrier · 25 Nov 2006

Great young band. I see good evidence that they're growing. Looking forward to this.

Greg Carrier · 25 Nov 2006

This is out -- got my copy yesterday. Good stuff.

I guess I'd describe this band as a smart, tough trio that likes to go from noisy and loud to quiet and pretty in a second, and knows how to write a hook. The lead singer reminds me of the Darling Buds and the Primitives, and fans of those bands would be well-advised to check this out.

Tricky Kid · **Joined:** 23 Sep 2007 **Posts:** 8297

A strong '90s-style UK entry... not at all surprised to read that they recently opened for Muse. Plenty of EPs, etc. for collector-types, too.

Lawrence Talbot · 31 Jan 2007

Excellent album, I'm enjoying this more with repeated listens.

Rokin Robin of Locksley · 20 Oct 2007

Wow, good stuff, thanks Linda. They do remind me of The Darling Buds (they're both from Wales, interesting), and The Breeders, and early Juliana Hatfield...

Rokin Robin of Locksley · 20 Oct 2007

have a sudden urge to hear and see this...

Rawburn · 24 Sep 2004

Thanks for posting those videos Linda... and you too Rokin! Never heard of the Darling Buds before.

Greg Carrier · 25 Nov 2006

If you like this, "Crawdaddy" and "Erotica" by the Darling Buds are well worth checking out. A couple of the better albums of the '90s.

Rokin Robin of Locksley · 20 Oct 2007

Wolf's Law just daybeeyood at #51 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, #11 on the Alternative Albums chart, kool...

Rokin Robin of Locksley · 20 Oct 2007

sorry, I can't resist, this SO rocks!
(I know, I should start a Darling Buds thread...)

Tricky Kid · **Joined:** 23 Sep 2007 **Posts:** 8297

Back to TJF... here's "Little Blimp" (Dramamine not included).

[2013-01-22] The Joy Formidable "Wolf's Law" (Canvasback/Atlantic)

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