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Mammoth WVH
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length solo release for Eddie Van Halen's son Wolfgang was produced by Michael “Elvis” Baskette.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Consequence
    Jun 11, 2021
    83
    Mammoth WVH is the sound of a young musician forging his own path and a very strong beginning to Wolfgang’s musical journey as a solo artist.
  2. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 11, 2021
    80
    His vocals might lack memorable character, but right now the forceful energy he throws into his songs is enough. [Jul 2021, p.86]
  3. Mojo
    Jun 11, 2021
    80
    Wolf has established his own distinctive and mighty voice. [Jul 2021, p.89]
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  4. Kerrang!
    Jun 11, 2021
    60
    You can’t help but feel that some creative tension and idea-bouncing in there might have led to some more invention and exploration in the album’s midsection. Nevertheless, though, this is still an impeccably delivered slab of hard rock fun.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Deathknowsyou
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Of course everybody knows Wolfgang from the last Van Halen Years. After hearing „distance“ (which touched me so hard I cried in front of my tvOf course everybody knows Wolfgang from the last Van Halen Years. After hearing „distance“ (which touched me so hard I cried in front of my tv everytime I heard it on YouTube) I was really looking forward what he would do on an album. And what can I say? It’s good! Really REALLY good!you can hear influences from Jimmy Eat World to Foo Fighters and a wide range from softer, more pop-like to harder songs. What’s even more impressing it that Wolfgang played every instrument by himself and I am absolutely looking forward to everything he‘s putting out in the future. He has its own (guitar-) style that you can hear especially on tracks like „Circles“. Thank you for this album Wolfgang! It’s vinyl version gets a special place in my heart and my collection. ❤️… Expand
  2. IAMDAVE1969
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Awesome Album. Wolfgang Van Halen has produced an incredible record. Very impressed.
  4. draydapot
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    A solid rock album with a tracklist that won't leave you disappointed. Mr. Ed would be very proud.
  5. melo666
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Gostei bastante do álbum, seguindo a largos passos o talento do pai, vale a pena escutar cada faixa.
  6. crashinganalyst
    Jun 11, 2021
    6
    Being a once big VanHalen fan i was excited to hear what Wolfie had to offer. The album is just...ok. Some catchy tunes but kind of bland.Being a once big VanHalen fan i was excited to hear what Wolfie had to offer. The album is just...ok. Some catchy tunes but kind of bland. It's his first effort so we'll see where he goes from here.… Expand
  7. Danm95VFF
    Jun 11, 2021
    3
    If I'm being completely honest, I fully believe this album would have flown completely under the radar were it not for the fact it wasIf I'm being completely honest, I fully believe this album would have flown completely under the radar were it not for the fact it was released by the son of recently-deceased Eddie Van Halen. Aside from some okay riffs here and there, this album has very little to offer beyond being a generic, overproduced rock album that has no business being nearly an hour long.

    I wanted to like this way more than I did, being a big Van Halen fan, but it proved to be an excruciating listen. Speaking of the production, Michael 'Elvis' Baskette has a habit of making every band/artist he produces sound like the same damn band. Seriously, compile a few songs from this, combine it with a little Alter Bridge, a little solo Mark Tremonti, a little solo Myles Kennedy and a couple songs from Slash's latest album, and a new listener wouldn't even suspect it came from FIVE separate projects. Not exactly helping Wolfie carve out his own sound, is it?    … Expand

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