Wolf Alice - My Love is Cool
10/10 for Wolf Alice
Wolf Alice have finally released their long awaited debut album after three spectacular EP’s and singles. My Love Is Cool shows just how far Wolf Alice have progressed; this album not only includes the grunge tones we’ve grown to love from them but also some songs with a more indie-pop feel; Freazy and Soapy Water are softer tracks which you could happily doze away to in a grassy field. A huge highlight of this album for me is Swallowtail; it’s the first time we’ve heard drummer Joel take to vocals, and the heavy guitars right at the end completely contrast but also complement this sweet song. Ellie Rowsell’s voice and lyrics consistently epitomise diversity; her ability to take inspiration from The Virgin Suicides for track Lisbon and create a song full of whispery singing mixed with drums is simply outstanding. If we reminisce back to 2013 after their second EP release, their development as a band is beautiful, and to respond to the question asked on that EP’s namesake song Blush -“Are you happy now?” the answer is undoubtedly yes.
10/10
