Visions of a Life
by Wolf Alice
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Sep 29, 2017
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81

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Uncut
    Sep 25, 2017
    60
    Admittedly they hit a few soaring peaks, but none that haven't already been conquered. [Nov 2017, p.39]
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  2. Consequence
    Sep 25, 2017
    50
    Visions of a Life is often full, seeming to overflow. But the substance is lacking, resulting in a tiring trip through a band gamely trying not to merely cover itself.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 98 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 92 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 98
  3. Negative: 4 out of 98
  1. Greggs1993
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Absolutely fabulous.

    Despite being young these guys are somehow capable of creating exhilirating 90s nostalgia. I'm still trying to figure    Absolutely fabulous.

    Despite being young these guys are somehow capable of creating exhilirating 90s nostalgia. I'm still trying to figure out how they do that while their sound remains completely their own - very authentic but blissfully familiar and warming all at once.

    Heavenward is a REALLY fantastic song. Magically good. The kind of fantastic that feeds you euphoria all over by making you feel sorrowful and joyous at the same time.

    Formidable Cool was a much-needed slap in the face (a really pleasant one might I add) to swat away any doubts I had as to whether this lot were lacking in edge. The guitar is mesmerising.

    Supreme songs are 'Heavenward', 'Formidable Cool' and 'Don't Delete The Kisses'.    … Full Review »
  2. HelloBen
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Brilliantly good. A wonderfully varied album with lovely melodies and the right amount of mellow and heavy-ish songs. A joy to listen to.Brilliantly good. A wonderfully varied album with lovely melodies and the right amount of mellow and heavy-ish songs. A joy to listen to. Somehow Wolf Alice have matched their brilliant first album.… Full Review »
  3. Lanadelreyuv
    Oct 5, 2017
    10
    Amazing album with really intense and well produced tracks, the best of wolf Alice
    gonna highlight the best : heavenward , don't delete the    Amazing album with really intense and well produced tracks, the best of wolf Alice
    gonna highlight the best : heavenward , don't delete the kiss , beautiful unconventional space and time and visions of a life    … Full Review »
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