Wolfmother

[Chumbawamba]

I got their self-titled album (their only album out so far, I believe) when I heard the song "Woman" playing on the radio in a music store. I was really impressed with that song.

In fact, the entire album is impressive. Wolfmother is a psychedelic rock band (sounds like it's right from the 70's, too) that originated in Australia. They sound a lot like The Mars Volta to me, which is my favorite band next to Pink Floyd.

[HoboPorn]

Ah sweet i'll check it out sometime.

[Jagazaar]

Yeah, a few of my good friends are fairly big on that band, they always play their music while we're driving around. It's pretty good stuff, to be sure.

[TheCatsLeotards]

They don't sound psychedelic whatsoever from what I've heard, yeah I've only heard Mother, but that was an incredibly straight-up rock song, not bashing it, but it wasn't psychedelic. Verse chorus verse et cetera and then that outro thing that just sounded like they were playing a scale.

Whatever, that's just what I thought, the rest of their songs could easily be completely different, my sister likes them quite a bit, I just didn't really see anything all the special about them.

[Narusegawa]

The dude needs to cut off that ugly fro. It just doesn't work for him.

[BlueHippo]

wolfmother is pretty sweet, i listened to their album about a month ago, and i was impressed :)

[Chumbawamba]

At 7/6/06 01:40 AM, TheCatsLeotards wrote: They don't sound psychedelic whatsoever from what I've heard, yeah I've only heard Mother, but that was an incredibly straight-up rock song, not bashing it, but it wasn't psychedelic. Verse chorus verse et cetera and then that outro thing that just sounded like they were playing a scale.

Well, according to them, they're psychedelic. And yeah, "Mother" is different than other songs on the album.

[U-Frontin]

At 7/6/06 01:34 AM, Chumbawamba wrote: I got their self-titled album (their only album out so far, I believe) when I heard the song "Woman" playing on the radio in a music store. I was really impressed with that song.

In fact, the entire album is impressive. Wolfmother is a psychedelic rock band (sounds like it's right from the 70's, too) that originated in Australia. They sound a lot like The Mars Volta to me, which is my favorite band next to Pink Floyd.

They kinda fit into that Modern Rock with Indie influece, to name some mainstream bands you're probably familar with are the White Stripes, and the Arctic Monkeys, which both have their take on infusing classic rock chord progressions with modern day antics and style. I've only heard one song by them, which is Woman, so I can't really judge if I like them or not.

[TheCatsLeotards]

At 7/6/06 01:46 AM, Chumbawamba wrote: Well, according to them, they're psychedelic. And yeah, "Mother" is different than other songs on the album.

Exhibit A of why bands are not usually capable of classifying themselves. Many bands give themselves too much credit, and try and convince people (maybe themselves too) that they're transcending genres when they're really just treading water.

Maybe because people don't want to believe they're listening to genre-stagnant music, or because the musicians themselves don't want to come to terms with it, that they wanted to make something completely unheard of, but had to settle for something lower than their expectations.

Whatever, just play and listen to music and don't worry about if it's nothing 'new' or 'innovative', as long as you like it and people like it, people should stop trying to sell themselves and their music as something flashy when it isn't. Regardles, enjoy the album.

[Chumbawamba]

Here's their MySpace site which has four songs on it. Give it a go, although possibly my favorite song from the album ("Tales") isn't there. That song is so cool.

[Chumbawamba]

At 7/6/06 01:56 AM, TheCatsLeotards wrote: Exhibit A of why bands are not usually capable of classifying themselves. Many bands give themselves too much credit, and try and convince people (maybe themselves too) that they're transcending genres when they're really just treading water.

Nah, they classified themselves correctly. They're kind of psychedelic/progressive rock. I heard some keyboards and a pipe.

Whatever, just play and listen to music and don't worry about if it's nothing 'new' or 'innovative', as long as you like it and people like it, people should stop trying to sell themselves and their music as something flashy when it isn't. Regardles, enjoy the album.

I just hate people who hate something because it's popular, but still good, much like the song "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin. Great song. May be overplayed, but it's a great song.

[ExtraLife]

I heard that song "Woman" along with a other few of their songs about a year ago.

I'm glad to see their finally coming up.

[Bendajamin]

I bought their album and it's actually amazing. It's probably the best modern rock album out there yet it plays like a classic rock.

[Chumbawamba]

At 7/6/06 02:04 AM, Bendajamin wrote: I bought their album and it's actually amazing. It's probably the best modern rock album out there yet it plays like a classic rock.

Indeed, 'tis.

Also, I'm listening to "Woman" right now, and there's a psychedelic part around 2 minutes into the song. Very good.

[SpeedMetalSandwich]

yeh Wolfmother isnt all to bad...i was supposed to go to a gig a couple of months ago but couldnt make it

' (

[Ingro1]

if yur ever in Aus go to the Big Day Out festival, wolfmother played there last time and its what got them famous(i think :P) you might not remember it though cause its mostly about getting as shitfaced as possible :) luvd it :)

[GerbilAttack]

I just heard about them on letterman so i thought they weren't mainstream but it turns out they are. so you all are fags.

[SpeedMetalSandwich]

At 7/6/06 02:33 AM, Ingro1 wrote: you might not remember it though cause its mostly about getting as shitfaced as possible :)

not really...i never knew they sold alcohol there since the many times ive been?

[TheCatsLeotards]

At 7/6/06 02:18 AM, Chumbawamba wrote: Also, I'm listening to "Woman" right now, and there's a psychedelic part around 2 minutes into the song. Very good.

I promise I'm done after this, but; WHAT? I listened to it, there was keyboards for about twenty seconds. Jethro Tull had keyboards and organ are they psychedelic? Good christ, Keane has keyboards. Then for about 3 seconds the keyboards did a psuedo-psychedelic thing where it sounded like feedback and reverb. WHOA MAN THAT MADE ME TRIP OUT. That's what psychedelic music was originally meant to do....

Ugh, no they definitely did not classify themselves correctly. They're like a bunch of kids who call themselves rebels because they occasionally litter sometimes, if no one is looking, maybe. I'm not trying to convince you that you're wrong, because you're hopelessly stubborn, I just... whatever, wow just wow.

[Chumbawamba]

At 7/6/06 02:37 AM, -GerbilAttack- wrote: I just heard about them on letterman so i thought they weren't mainstream but it turns out they are. so you all are fags.

Are they mainstream? Huh, didn't know, nor do I care.

At 7/6/06 02:42 AM, TheCatsLeotards wrote: I promise I'm done after this, but; WHAT? I listened to it, there was keyboards for about twenty seconds. Jethro Tull had keyboards and organ are they psychedelic? Good christ, Keane has keyboards. Then for about 3 seconds the keyboards did a psuedo-psychedelic thing where it sounded like feedback and reverb. WHOA MAN THAT MADE ME TRIP OUT. That's what psychedelic music was originally meant to do....

Haha, just listen to the rest of the album.

Ugh, no they definitely did not classify themselves correctly. They're like a bunch of kids who call themselves rebels because they occasionally litter sometimes, if no one is looking, maybe. I'm not trying to convince you that you're wrong, because you're hopelessly stubborn, I just... whatever, wow just wow.

I don't see how I'm stubborn by thinking they're a psychedelic band. You seem to be the stubborn one... I mean, you haven't even listened to the entire album.

Do iiiiiiiiit.

[Trunks]

They also have an iPod commercial with the song "Love Train", and are touring right now (I believe)

I know someone who has tickets to their show, and is animating a music video for Joker & The Theif.

One last thing: OMFG WOLFMOTHER PWNDIZZLES YOU!

[slaughterMYdaughter]

Oh yeah with out a doubt wolfmother is an incredible band.my favorate song from them is witchcraft.

[pellmayo]

rubbish 70s throwback crap

theyre trying so hard to be led zeppelin but they lack quality the album does not stand up to repeated listens and they are the worst of the wolf related bands

[milktoast]

yeah they only have an ep out. they are really wicked i saw them live haha. i got a b+/ A- in music (we performed the white unicorn wiht me on guitar)

[Chumbawamba]

At 7/6/06 04:33 AM, LordTrunks wrote: I know someone who has tickets to their show, and is animating a music video for Joker & The Theif.

Lucky. Is he actually making the official music video for them?

At 7/6/06 05:24 AM, pellmayo wrote: theyre trying so hard to be led zeppelin but they lack quality the album does not stand up to repeated listens and they are the worst of the wolf related bands

I still enjoy it.

[Adam]

I think they suck, they get FAR too much airtime.

[Dark6]

'The White Unicorn' sounds a lot like a few Zeppelin songs.
'The Joker and the Thief' is awesome, but a bit repetitive.
'Tales from the Fprest Gnomes' is good, I just like it.

[DreamTheater]

At 7/6/06 01:34 AM, Chumbawamba wrote: They sound a lot like The Mars Volta to me

Right there, is where you made me want to buy it. I'm gonna check for their myspace right now.

[Masculine]

It's a great album.

They remind me of everything that was good about rock back in the day.