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Diverse influences make for a remarkable LP

Wolf Alice's latest is a great synthesis of multiple influences.

Diverse influences make for a remarkable LP

Wolf Alice is a band with a diverse set of influences. There are detectable traces of shoegaze, pop, folk, punk, grunge, and indie, to name just a few components of the musical palette brought to bear on this album.

There is never a dull minute as Ellie Roswell & co. leap from phrase to phrase, always finding a fresh way to voice a line. Roswell’s singing has remarkable range, and everything from the silkiest harmony to the wildest shriek can be found.

The crew behind the album has undoubtably managed to put together one of the most sonically interesting indie releases this year.

Visions of a Life

4 Stars

Artist: Wolf Alice Label: Dirty Hit Top Tracks: Planet Hunter // Space & Time // St. Purple & Green. For Fans Of: The xx, Band of Horses, Bon Iver, First Aid Kit. 47 minutes.

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