Wolf People

If you've engaged me in a conversation about music recommendations at some point in the last 6 months, I probably mentioned Wolf People repeatedly until you got bored and walked away. Therefore I thought it was only apt that I sing their worthy praises on the world wide web.

Steeple - released in 2010 - was the first full length LP from the British four piece and quickly established a residency on my stereo. I'm not exaggerating when I say that every single track is a belter; with a mixture of intricate guitar inter-play, folk-like vocal melodies and good old fashioned riffs. Wolf People don't try to re-invent the wheel but instead deliver their own take on early 70's psychedelic rock. So, I guess technically there isn't really anything ground breaking about this band but that hardly matters when it sounds this good. I also recently had the pleasure of seeing them live and wasn't in the least bit disappointed.

Whilst comparisons can be drawn between Wolf People and, say, Jethro Tull; I'm always reminded strongly of Black Mountain when I listen to Steeple. This is hardly surprising considering both artists are on the Jagjaguwar label. I also can't help but think that Wolf People are the British version of Tame Impala; a likeness that does neither band any harm. However, Wolf People's uniqueness comes from the way they marry psych riffs with a sense of folk-rock: the lyrics in 'Morning Born' sound like they could be sung by some street-artist with a lute on the south bank.

If you're itching to catch Wolf People live, they're playing with Blood Ceremony at Borderline in April.

Listen to Steeple on Spotify (will open application).

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