Wolfmother
by Wolfmother
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 104 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 95 out of 104
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 104
  3. Negative: 4 out of 104

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  1. AdamB
    May 1, 2006
    9
    I may have rated this as high as I have because this is exactly the type of music that I have been craving for quite some time. With the radio waves dominated by whiney post-punk, derivitive idol singers, hip-hop, and slow'n'soulful indie pop...this album sounds unbelievably fresh. Although Wolfmother's originality and longevity are questionable, it's a fun listen and I may have rated this as high as I have because this is exactly the type of music that I have been craving for quite some time. With the radio waves dominated by whiney post-punk, derivitive idol singers, hip-hop, and slow'n'soulful indie pop...this album sounds unbelievably fresh. Although Wolfmother's originality and longevity are questionable, it's a fun listen and the perfect accompaniment for summer-time patio outings and road trips. For the most part, hard rock fans have been offered very little variety as of late. Other than the moronic blathering of blowhards such as Creed and Nickelback, or the yelling-centric stylings of Danko Jones, radio playlists have played very little to whet the appetites of those of us who, while not metalheads, do enjoy their rock served on the heavy side from time to time. Anyways, I don't want to ramble on so...check out Wolfmother. You may bore of it eventually but, in the meantime, enjoy their fun and enigmatic sound and reminisce of the days when Zepellin was the king of the airwaves.… Expand
  2. JacY.
    Sep 2, 2008
    8
    They rock, and that's good enough for me.
  3. paulg
    May 7, 2007
    0
    Blatent ripoffs and complete unoriginality are the halmarks of this band. The CD is worthmore as a frisbe than an album.
  4. Andrew
    May 3, 2006
    4
    Big fat meh. If you're going to pay homage to the likes of Led Zep and Black Sabbath, you better be sure your band can actually BRING IT. Mediocre at best.
  5. MattyRueMorgue
    Jun 8, 2006
    2
    This album works well as the soundtrack to beer runs and backyard summer frat boy parties, but to me it just sounds like a flagrant White Stripes rip off. If I was Jack White, I'd call the singer up and ask him for my vocie back!!! They should be ashamed.... I give it a 2, but then again, I'm a pretty harsh critic, and it takes alot to please my ears.
  6. RadCompanyKidEnergy
    Jul 24, 2006
    2
    Say hello to Jet version 2.0 , featuring afrorockers riding the latest retro rivivalism wave. Wheeee!
  7. StevenC
    Jan 26, 2007
    0
    What crap! Rock's dead... oh well... it sure lives on in Wolfmothers ULTRA unoriginal crappy album... this is so lame...
  8. LeeS.
    Apr 13, 2007
    10
    This is as close to perfect as music gets. Plus, it's their FIRST CD. Yeah. First. You can't honestly say that there are at least 12 good songs. Vagabond is the only one that's kind of... eh. But every single other either 1: Rocks harder than anything else thats out right now, or 2: Very well put together ballads. Women is without a doubt one of the songs of the decade. My This is as close to perfect as music gets. Plus, it's their FIRST CD. Yeah. First. You can't honestly say that there are at least 12 good songs. Vagabond is the only one that's kind of... eh. But every single other either 1: Rocks harder than anything else thats out right now, or 2: Very well put together ballads. Women is without a doubt one of the songs of the decade. My other favorite, Joker and the Thief, shows off Andrew Stockdales shredding skills, along with a great voice to boot. I also never thought that mintue long keyboard-solos could be cool.… Expand
  9. SlashH.
    Jun 21, 2007
    9
    First real Hard Rock Release since the MIllenium.
  10. ZacP
    Aug 4, 2007
    10
    Simply.... Amazing Best since Zeppelin and the Doors
  11. LuizF.
    Feb 3, 2010
    9
    Nobody is perfect for a 10 but sorry who doesn't like it, i should say this is the best band of newest hard rock.
  12. LoganMcc
    Apr 19, 2007
    10
    this is the best thing u will ever do in your life if u buy this cd!!!!! it's the greatest album ever recorded, no doubt about it!! heck ya!!! booyaa!!!!! they sound like led zeppelin in the guitar riffs, jack white from the white stripes in the vocals department, ozzy osbourne and black sabbath also in the riffs department but they rock!!! i didnt know if i should buy the cd at this is the best thing u will ever do in your life if u buy this cd!!!!! it's the greatest album ever recorded, no doubt about it!! heck ya!!! booyaa!!!!! they sound like led zeppelin in the guitar riffs, jack white from the white stripes in the vocals department, ozzy osbourne and black sabbath also in the riffs department but they rock!!! i didnt know if i should buy the cd at first but took a chance... have u ever taken a chance u have regreted for the rest of your life??? like an example for my bro is buying a rise against cd and an example for me is when i bought a 3 doors down cd and the calling cd... so anyway, buy this cd because it is an addictive cd and it is great!!! every single song is good and well written.... The guitar in these songs if finaminal and excellent, it is beutiful, and i love it!@!! just buy this album so i can stop talking,,,,, boosha ga dooshie and the frogs rump rump rump along chimi chacha!!… Expand
  13. JohnnyM
    Sep 15, 2007
    10
    Great band, I don't compare music. If its good its good no matter who it sounds similar to. This shit is uber.
  14. LucasW.
    Feb 16, 2008
    8
    Great album going back to the roots of metal and rock, looking forward to see the development of these guys into great things! Great epic feel to the album especially with songs like minds eye.
  15. WesM.
    Jun 21, 2008
    6
    Absolutely wonderful as pure entertainment, so I can't in all good conscience give this a bad score, nevertheless, it's completely devoid even of pretensions to artistic progressivism. Sure to thrill the closeminded refusing to acknowledge anything past 1980 that didn't possess guitars, a drum kit and pentatonic scales as music.
  16. MarioG
    Jul 11, 2008
    10
    This is just fucking great
  17. AaronA.
    Jul 16, 2008
    10
    One of the best albums of this year....and it was released two years ago...need I say more?
  18. ChrisM
    Oct 21, 2009
    10
    Just because you can hear Wolfmother's influences come through in the music doesn't make it bad. This album is an amazing and completely original work of art, and everyone saying otherwise just thinks that being critical of good music makes them seem smart. What it actually means is that they're pretentious and have a bad taste in music.
  19. MusicGuy
    Nov 10, 2007
    10
    10 may be a bit strong but a 9 just feels like I'm cheating this album a bit. This is what rock and roll is supposed to sound like and it feel like a long time since I've heard it. Rock music has been so diluted with all the flavor of the week acts out there. Top to bottom, there are no weak tracks here. It's easy to compare this sound to Zeppelin, from the sound of his 10 may be a bit strong but a 9 just feels like I'm cheating this album a bit. This is what rock and roll is supposed to sound like and it feel like a long time since I've heard it. Rock music has been so diluted with all the flavor of the week acts out there. Top to bottom, there are no weak tracks here. It's easy to compare this sound to Zeppelin, from the sound of his voice to great guitar riffs and I don't think it falls short at all. Check it out.… Expand
  20. Me,myself,andI
    Jan 11, 2008
    8
    Pitchfork is spot on.
  21. DaveyH.
    Sep 28, 2008
    10
    Excellent album.Cant wait for the next. Anything less then an 8 is Wrong.
  22. Wolfmother
    Nov 12, 2010
    10
    As long as they dont steal riffs, Wolfmother is godly and brilliant, this score is definatly underrated. They arent that original but they are alot better than most stuff these days.
  23. AdamW
    May 1, 2006
    10
    There isn't a song on the album that doesn't make me wanna bust out air guitar in a crowd. Rocks from start to finish with a borrowed, but yet somehow orignal sound that is more than just a throwback to Zep, Sabbath and Jethro Tull. If the 60's had Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, the new millenium could make room for Andrew Stockdale next to Jack White. And live, they are There isn't a song on the album that doesn't make me wanna bust out air guitar in a crowd. Rocks from start to finish with a borrowed, but yet somehow orignal sound that is more than just a throwback to Zep, Sabbath and Jethro Tull. If the 60's had Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, the new millenium could make room for Andrew Stockdale next to Jack White. And live, they are second to few...… Expand
  24. Hein
    May 1, 2006
    6
    Just a uncomplicated rock-record. Nothing wrong with it, but not a "most-have".
  25. DavidY
    Aug 6, 2006
    10
    This was easily one of my favourite records of last year. Really love this album to bits, they're really passionate about what they do and they play with skill, energy and technique. All the comparisons to Jet are stupid. This band has far more dimensions than Jet's Beatles-versus-AC/DC monotomy. A brilliant band and a brilliant record.
  26. GeoffB
    May 1, 2006
    8
    Best pure rock album of the year! This all poerful threesome have so much energy they barely can be contained. Every song had me head bangin' like I haven't done in years! Once the lead guitarist learns to properly solo these guys will be huge!!!! Listen to them now!!!
  27. davel
    May 13, 2006
    8
    The first album was catchier but this one still rocks. Wish you could find music like this on the radio,
  28. RobD
    May 2, 2006
    8
    It is a fun album. Somewhat of a throwback to the 80s, yet not a cheesey one. You definately need to be in the mood for this but if you are in your early 30s or late 20s then you will probably enjoy a few listens
  29. GarrettS
    May 5, 2006
    6
    This is alright, but The Sword do this sort of music a HELL of a lot better. Check out their album "Age Of Winters" for a better example (I don't think it's on metacritic though). It's got the same Zeppelin/Sabbath-esque sound as this, only with much better songwriting. Not to say Wolfmother isn't pretty good though - I enjoyed this album, derivative as it may be.
  30. chrisg
    Jun 16, 2006
    8
    this album is pretty awesome. there are no weak songs really. they do sound like allot of other bands sometimes (sabbath, zeppelin, white stripes, qotsa) but they pull it off. i also agree with the guy who mentioned the sword, although the sword are more metal and wolfmother will probably have a broader appeal
  31. Albert
    Jul 27, 2006
    8
    Yeah, it's true: it's not original. Combine Sabbath and Zeppelin, bring some Rush and Jethro Tull to the formula and you've got Wolfmother. That's indeniable fact. But, on the other hand, this guys rock as if their lives depended on how hard they do it. And that's something we've been missing for the last ten years. So welcome these Aussies who love Ozzy as Yeah, it's true: it's not original. Combine Sabbath and Zeppelin, bring some Rush and Jethro Tull to the formula and you've got Wolfmother. That's indeniable fact. But, on the other hand, this guys rock as if their lives depended on how hard they do it. And that's something we've been missing for the last ten years. So welcome these Aussies who love Ozzy as much as we do!… Expand
  32. Fuzzy
    Aug 2, 2006
    10
    You can't help but know that this band has big similarities to Zeppelin and Sabbath, but look at how successful they were, and still are. All of Wolfmother's songs are awesome. But even though this is a 10 the album isn't perfect...but it's pretty damn close.
  33. theletterM
    Jan 3, 2007
    9
    What Blue Cheer could have been. Great stuff.
  34. Jonm
    Feb 21, 2007
    10
    awesome songs
  35. LarryH
    Oct 7, 2006
    8
    Pretty good. Not Jet 2.0 as someone said. Jet rips off AC/DC, Iggy Pop, etc; Wolfmother rips off Zeppelin, Sabbath, etc. So we should write them both off as unoriginal, yes, but Wolfmother actually has some good tunes and don't seem to be faking their rock attitude.
  36. dans
    May 9, 2006
    7
    Derivative of every good classic heavy metal song. Thunderous, bombastic, thrilling, and utterly unoriginal. You'll spin it 20 times in a row and then never listen to it again. I would be surprised if they had a second album. This generation of musicians needs to learn that mastering old genres does not make for a long career. We have a new Joy Division, a new Cure, a new Sex Pistols Derivative of every good classic heavy metal song. Thunderous, bombastic, thrilling, and utterly unoriginal. You'll spin it 20 times in a row and then never listen to it again. I would be surprised if they had a second album. This generation of musicians needs to learn that mastering old genres does not make for a long career. We have a new Joy Division, a new Cure, a new Sex Pistols and now a new Black Sabbath.… Expand
  37. AlanK
    Jun 16, 2006
    7
    Rating this disc is difficult. If I were to rate it on originality it would be a 3 or 4. For songwriting skills, etc. I'd say 7. For making me want to turn up my car stereo louder than it's been in years it gets a 10+. Much like the hair ballads of the eighties led to grunge, emo will hopefully die leading the way to more really hard rockin' music many of us have been missing.
  38. NeilM
    Jun 26, 2006
    8
    Wolfmother presents music that admittedly pays homage to the great heavy metal acts of the 1970's (Read: Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, etc.). While the band does not get many points for originality, it does what it does with enough guts and bravado to make up for wearing their influences on their sleeves. ...And no, Matty Rue Morgue, they are not a White Stripes rip off. While Andrew Wolfmother presents music that admittedly pays homage to the great heavy metal acts of the 1970's (Read: Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, etc.). While the band does not get many points for originality, it does what it does with enough guts and bravado to make up for wearing their influences on their sleeves. ...And no, Matty Rue Morgue, they are not a White Stripes rip off. While Andrew Stockdale has a bit of a shrieking quality to his voice, he doesn't turn himself into Jack White. And besides, Wolfmother doesn't beat blues standards to death. Also, they use more than two chord progressions. (Btw, I actually do like the white stripes and quite a lot in fact. They're just a completely different animal.)… Expand
  39. BENJ
    Jun 6, 2006
    10
    F**king Awesome!!!! Rock with big hairy balls!
  40. JethroC
    Aug 5, 2006
    8
    They're more sincere and appealing than Manhattan Transfer.
  41. ChrisH
    Jan 7, 2007
    10
    The best debut album ever. Wolfmother bring you back to a time of much better music, without sounding like an imitation of anyone in particular. The only fault with Wolfmother is that they make you crazy waiting with excited anticipation to their next album. But for now, I'm happy to listen to this one over and over and over again.
  42. JohnB
    Dec 13, 2006
    8
    Saving rock one riff at a time.
  43. danj
    Oct 23, 2006
    10
    This band has a great rock sound. They have attitude and don't have anything to prove-they just bang away. They have mild diversity in their tunes and strive to make you bang your head. Got me going! I'll see them in concert 10/03/06. Can't wait.
  44. JimR
    May 16, 2006
    9
    There's something about Wolfmother that's so trashy and so loud that you just can't hate them. However, i have to agree with Dan S, I don't expect another album.
  45. Alex
    May 26, 2006
    9
    This was the most popular album in Australia in 2005 and deservedly so. It was voted Australian album of the year by Triple J, Australia's outstanding alternative radio station. It is hard to dislike anything about Wolfmother and their live gigs are simply mesmerizing. Definitely not a band to be doubtful about!
  46. Jahar
    Jun 29, 2006
    8
    What a breath of fresh air - from the past. I'm glad these guys made a record. "Woman" is one of the best songs I've ever heard.
  47. MycroftH
    Jul 31, 2006
    9
    To hell with originality, I'll take this album over Sabbath's Masters of Realiy, over Deep Purple in Rock and over Led Zeppelin II.
  48. JosephK
    Feb 18, 2007
    7
    Greatness, circa 1976.
  49. JosephA
    Feb 23, 2007
    8
    If this wasnt a debut album i would have given it 7 but this is a great beggining to a awsome aussie band. The hard Zeppelin rock is great for anyone who likes semi heavy rock.
  50. Vampire25
    Feb 13, 2011
    9
    Wolfmother's self-titled debut album is a great rock record. It's a mix between stoner metal and 70's rock. It blends together very well. Every track sounds great. They have a very distinct way of playing music that really brings back old school rock and roll so well. The opening "Colossal" has a great riff right off the bat that really hooks you. and "Women" is a very playful song andWolfmother's self-titled debut album is a great rock record. It's a mix between stoner metal and 70's rock. It blends together very well. Every track sounds great. They have a very distinct way of playing music that really brings back old school rock and roll so well. The opening "Colossal" has a great riff right off the bat that really hooks you. and "Women" is a very playful song and "The Joker & The Thief" is the best song on the track easily. All In All, Wolfmother's self-titled debut album is a great rock record. A-… Expand
  51. owenrw89
    Dec 5, 2016
    8
    An album of pure power. They may have an element of blatant influence from the likes of Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, but I personally don't see that as a bad thing. This album offers rock at it's best, with riff's that don't confuse, and vocals that fit. Tracks like 'White Unicorn' and 'Vagabond' show how rock vocalists don't have to be perfect to be - well - perfect. Each track offersAn album of pure power. They may have an element of blatant influence from the likes of Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, but I personally don't see that as a bad thing. This album offers rock at it's best, with riff's that don't confuse, and vocals that fit. Tracks like 'White Unicorn' and 'Vagabond' show how rock vocalists don't have to be perfect to be - well - perfect. Each track offers something new, but still remains consistent. It's loud, it pays tribute and offers something new. Wolfmother have more than achieved with this monster of an album.… Expand
  52. ricco94
    Jan 15, 2014
    9
    Greast sound, reminds the 70s sound of Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. You can't find much of this stuff in 2000s. Good debut album, powerful and ROCK!
  53. cameronmorewood
    Nov 9, 2012
    8
    It's savagely daring and ultimately brilliant.
  54. danielcardoso
    Apr 2, 2013
    9
    Wolfmother's debut album is awesome. It's a great hard rock album. They remind me of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Uriah Heep, The Doors, etc. Andrew Stockdale's voice is annoying, sometimes, but he makes up for it with his awesome solos. It's a great example that rock's not dead.
  55. Andremax
    Aug 9, 2018
    9
    Bands like Greta van Fleet should learn with Wolfmother how to get inspiration from various artists not only one. Yes, this debut has too much elements of Zeppelin, but it steals and mix trademarks from Sabbath, Deep Purple, Hendrix, Doors, Rush's keyboard and Jethro Tull's flute. Literally a truly trip back to 70's.

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Drowned In Sound
    60
    Deliciously downright dirty.
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  2. AllMusic
    60
    At times, Wolfmother's unintentionally bizarre amalgams are kind of delightful, and the group does have a basic, brutal sonic force that is pretty appealing, but even at their best, they never banish the specters of the bands that they desperately mimic.
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  3. Dot Music
    80
    A terrific gonzoid metal album.
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