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I'm pretty useless when it comes to labelling music: is it folktronica, electro-folk, or what? What, really is the difference? Honestly, I couldn't care much, because after I picked up Lycanthropy, (named because a psychic in Paris told him once he changed his name to Wolf things would start to go right) his first album, I was hooked. Patrick Wolf has the unnerving ability to take beats and melodies and make them dance to his will, and I almost feel like I can't overstate how brilliant his musical talents are. His emotional depth might not be on the level of some of my other favourite music, but he is very young, and that said, he's by no means shallow.
He's admittedly heavily influenced by Bjork and Kate Bush, and it shows, but he manages to make these influences into something entirely novel and eminently listenable.
Ok, Ok, I could go on, but just go find some, listen, and let me know what you think. I'll post a bit more, later, when (if) I have some more time.
I particularly reccommend the tracks London, The Libertine, Pigeon Song, Paris, Don't Say No, and This Weather.
Ganesh, as a Kate Bush fan, I expect to hear your reaction. (if you manage to read this) Or, at least, Nobody's Girl said you were... |
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