Twin Wolf – Twin Wolf (2013) review
Twin Wolf “Twin Wolf” (Fierro! Records, 2013)
‘Howling at the Moon’
There’s Southern Rock. Then there’s Southern European Rock.
There’s a musical enclave in Europe called Iberian Peninsula. There is quite a
scene in both Portugal and Spain where Fado and Flamenco don’t really take
part. Maybe because of the two aforementioned genres, it becomes slightly
surprising that both countries rock out as much as non-latin countries.
There’s a musical enclave in Europe called Iberian Peninsula. There is quite a
scene in both Portugal and Spain where Fado and Flamenco don’t really take
part. Maybe because of the two aforementioned genres, it becomes slightly
surprising that both countries rock out as much as non-latin countries.
One of those examples is Spanish outfit Twin Wolf. They just
released their self titled debut through Fierro! Records. The record is for
fans of good ol’ seventies sonic regalia. Relentless but classy, these four
dudes aren’t afraid of their references. The difference is the imagination of
how they dress up well known trodden paths with the same clothes but with
different arrangements.
released their self titled debut through Fierro! Records. The record is for
fans of good ol’ seventies sonic regalia. Relentless but classy, these four
dudes aren’t afraid of their references. The difference is the imagination of
how they dress up well known trodden paths with the same clothes but with
different arrangements.
As the record kicks off with ‘The Deal’, you know what
you’re going to get. Tuneful but in your face melodies intertwine with
percussive and driving rhythms. They bring out a tightness that continues with
a groovier ‘Green Rose’ and as the record progresses into ‘Diamond Eyes’, the
melodic side of Twin Wolf is even more apparent, slowing down the pace just
enough to still sway and headbang as much which is a mood that continues with
‘Dark Sun’.
you’re going to get. Tuneful but in your face melodies intertwine with
percussive and driving rhythms. They bring out a tightness that continues with
a groovier ‘Green Rose’ and as the record progresses into ‘Diamond Eyes’, the
melodic side of Twin Wolf is even more apparent, slowing down the pace just
enough to still sway and headbang as much which is a mood that continues with
‘Dark Sun’.
‘Druids’ starts out as a doomy ballad but it evolves into a
full out groovy heavy rocker with blistering guitar work perfectly dosed
throughout the track and while ‘Devil Preacher’ resumes the opening attack of
the first couple of tracks of the record, the real gem in this slab of vinyl is
‘The Newborn’. Simple and effective, the wailing guitar churns out a sense of
feral future for the newborn of the title. Like Bloodrock’s D.O.A., it’s a slow
but catchy riff that gets stuck to your brain like a bad fever invoking bad
trips and nightmarish visions. It’s just one of those riffs that can go on and
on and on that you don’t get tired of listening to.
full out groovy heavy rocker with blistering guitar work perfectly dosed
throughout the track and while ‘Devil Preacher’ resumes the opening attack of
the first couple of tracks of the record, the real gem in this slab of vinyl is
‘The Newborn’. Simple and effective, the wailing guitar churns out a sense of
feral future for the newborn of the title. Like Bloodrock’s D.O.A., it’s a slow
but catchy riff that gets stuck to your brain like a bad fever invoking bad
trips and nightmarish visions. It’s just one of those riffs that can go on and
on and on that you don’t get tired of listening to.
The strong point about Twin Wolf is that they are heavy and
metallic in the vein of some obscure NWOBHM from the late 70’s where Sabbath
meets the immediacy of Witchfinder General and Aragorn. Nonetheless, Twin Wolf
aren’t set out to copy anybody, they just do what comes out naturally for them.
The subtle lead guitar work is also one of their strong points, reminiscent of
Wishbone Ash and Thin Lizzy, were they to be doomier which combined with the
ever pounding drums makes this a tight record.
metallic in the vein of some obscure NWOBHM from the late 70’s where Sabbath
meets the immediacy of Witchfinder General and Aragorn. Nonetheless, Twin Wolf
aren’t set out to copy anybody, they just do what comes out naturally for them.
The subtle lead guitar work is also one of their strong points, reminiscent of
Wishbone Ash and Thin Lizzy, were they to be doomier which combined with the
ever pounding drums makes this a tight record.
Lycanthropists out there beware, because these children of
the night are out to get you, your soul and your families.
the night are out to get you, your soul and your families.
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Review made by Carlos Ferreira/2014
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