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Stylus Magazine

As an album, WIW seems to have sprung fully-formed from a single night’s restlessness; often more organic than much of his debut, but still with a steady electro-backed pulse, its pacing and sequencing flow like water beneath a frozen creek, barely seen and mostly imagined.

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Playlouder

'Wind In The Wires' is a magnificent record full of the language, imagery and sound of travel.

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Dot Music

Prepare to be beguiled.

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Drowned In Sound

It’s what Bright Eyes coulda done if he put the songs off I’m Wide Awake onto the canvas of Digital Ash.

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No Ripcord

Wind in the Wires is a beautifully executed album that has everything: pace, panache, and clean sentiment.

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Splendid

Naturally, this much theatrical -- but never facetious -- pomp and prettiness can be heavy, but it's never overbearing. Surprisingly, given the album's gravitas, it's relatively easy to enjoy in a single sitting. And another after that.

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Pitchfork

Wind in the Wires is like Bright Eyes' Digital Ash in a Digital Urn if Nick Cave had made it, a fertile nexus of tradition, technology, and Wolf's powerful pipes.

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All Music Guide

There's a young man's honest pain behind all of the flowery English vernacular.

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New Musical Express

If 'Wind In The Wires' is not exactly an innocent record, then, it is certainly sincere. And that sincerity, allied to such extraordinary sounding songs, makes for an exhilarating experience. [12 Feb 2005, p.49]

cokemachineglow

The coherence of Wolf’s ethic assures the consistency and believability of his cryptic, erotic, and eerie world.

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Lost At Sea

Superbly imaginative for someone still considered a "lad."

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Delusions of Adequacy

At 21, he has the raconteur’s wit of a younger Nick Cave still buoyed by the weightlessness of possibility.

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Q Magazine

Lies somewhere between Kate Bush and a deranged Divine Comedy. [Apr 2005, p.124]

Paste Magazine

It's a welcome surprise that such a young, albeit already well-received, talent can further the analog-digital love affair, minus excessive pretension or mimicry. [Apr/May 2005, p.141]

Under The Radar

Even the weakest moments of Wind In The Wires are steeped in Wolf's vivid imagination and rich musical tapestry. [#9]

PopMatters

Wind in the Wires finds Wolf still learning how to harness his undeniable talent. While all this soaring, wind-catching, and destiny molding makes for some seriously inspired (and near-unclassifiable) music, it still means he's capable of losing the thread.

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Almost Cool

Wind In The Wires just feels a bit more hesitant than Lycanthropy, and while there are some great tracks, it doesn't quite have the same energy that his debut did.

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Mojo

Brings a little focus--and some memorable tunes--to the proceedings, though Wolf's muse remains doggedly eclectic. [May 2005, p.108]

Magnet

Evokes an industrial Enya soundtrack that would play on Frodo's laptop. [#67, p.112]

Tiny Mix Tapes

There's a professional, assured feeling [to] it, but its nagging lack of innovation or [a] truly memorable melody leaves me a little cold.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this album is 9.1 (out of 10) based on 29 User Votes

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c f gave it a10:
Awesome

Marie S gave it a10:
Incredibly beautiful

Kasia J gave it a10:
One of the most wonderful albums I've ever heard, with fantastic tracks and Patrick's deep deep voice. It has changed something in me...

Ethan R gave it a10:
How This Got Anything Less That 100 Is Beyond Me. Incredible Album. Extrordinary Artist.

d vita gave it a10:
Perfection personified.

Abigail M gave it a9:
it's bloody brilliant

Priska F gave it a10:
this album is just amazing!!! and this guy has a great voice and makes great music!!!

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