Wolfmother
by Wolfmother
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 104 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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
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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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