Patrick Wolf- Accident & Emergency
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Patrick Wolf- Accident & Emergency
Disappointingly, my most recent conversations with friendly musos concerning Patrick Wolf have been mainly on the topic of his ever-changing hair colour. Despite the ridiculousness of the topic, they have a point. The first album demanded a blonde mane in order to gain confidence, after which he went au natural (black) to execute the stunning Wind In The Wires album. Now, it's red. What could that possibly indicate?
Well, if this hair colour system means anything at all we can draw comparison from that loveable yet terrifying tomboy Pink. So he's a pop star now then. Whether Patrick has taken this change of direction off his own back or is being pushed by his new major record label remains to be seen, however he certainly has the credentials. He's not ugly, he dresses all crazy-like, plus he has the bonus of being a superb song-writer. A pop star who writes his own tunes? Imagine that!
'Accident and Emergency' seems to suggest that converting to pop music is as easy to Wolf as a visit to the salon for a touch-up to his roots. The bleeping effects mould with the driving drums to form a catchy tune that will suit rock clubs and the like down to the ground. The real star of the show though is Wolf's voice, which cuts through with such sincerity that you're hanging off his every word right up until the very last. Expect big things from the upcoming 'The Magic Position' album.
8 out of 10
Released Monday 23rd October on Polydor
23 Oct 2006 by Matt S.
Patrick Wolf- Accident & Emergency
Disappointingly, my most recent conversations with friendly musos concerning Patrick Wolf have been mainly on the topic of his ever-changing hair colour. Despite the ridiculousness of the topic, they have a point. The first album demanded a blonde mane in order to gain confidence, after which he went au natural (black) to execute the stunning Wind In The Wires album. Now, it's red. What could that possibly indicate?
Well, if this hair colour system means anything at all we can draw comparison from that loveable yet terrifying tomboy Pink. So he's a pop star now then. Whether Patrick has taken this change of direction off his own back or is being pushed by his new major record label remains to be seen, however he certainly has the credentials. He's not ugly, he dresses all crazy-like, plus he has the bonus of being a superb song-writer. A pop star who writes his own tunes? Imagine that!
'Accident and Emergency' seems to suggest that converting to pop music is as easy to Wolf as a visit to the salon for a touch-up to his roots. The bleeping effects mould with the driving drums to form a catchy tune that will suit rock clubs and the like down to the ground. The real star of the show though is Wolf's voice, which cuts through with such sincerity that you're hanging off his every word right up until the very last. Expect big things from the upcoming 'The Magic Position' album.
8 out of 10
Released Monday 23rd October on Polydor
23 Oct 2006 by Matt S.
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