Wolfmother is the debut extended play (EP) by Australian rock band Wolfmother. Recorded and mixed at Ghetto Studios in Detroit, it was released in Australia on 27 September 2004 and later in the United States and the United Kingdom. The EP was produced and mastered by Jim Diamond and mixed by bassist and keyboardist Chris Ross; the album cover was designed by drummer Myles Heskett. All four songs from Wolfmother were later re-recorded for the band's self-titled debut studio album; "Dimension", "Woman" and "White Unicorn" were also released as singles from the album.
| Wolfmother | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| EP by | ||||
| Released | 27 September 2004[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
| Studio | Ghetto (Detroit, Michigan) | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 18:06 | |||
| Label | Modular | |||
| Producer | Jim Diamond | |||
| Wolfmother chronology | ||||
| ||||
Reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
The release of the Wolfmother EP began the consequently commonplace comparisons between the band and 1960s and 1970s rock artists, namely Black Sabbath.[3] In a review for music website AllMusic, critic Eduardo Rivadavia summarised the record by saying "Wolfmother aren't claiming any measure of originality here -- they're just offering a form of time travel."[3] He also said the following in his review:
Powerfully fuzzy guitar riffs, serpentine basslines, thumping percussion, echoed, warbling vocals, and even the occasional Hammond organ provide the fundamental building blocks for the youthful trio's convincingly Jurassic creations; and the impressive opening tandem of "Dimension" [...] and "Woman" carry off the illusion so authentically [...]. Next number "Apple Tree" diverges from the basic template just a tad by interspersing a jolt of psychedelic garage rock into its otherwise familiarly ponderous sections [...] and the grand finale intended by "The White Unicorn" is largely achieved thanks to surprisingly pretty, chiming guitar melodies à la Led Zeppelin.[3]
Wolfmother's debut release was also a minor commercial success, reaching number 35 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.[4]
Track listing
editAll songs were written by Andrew Stockdale, Chris Ross and Myles Heskett.
- "Dimension" – 4:07
- "Woman" – 2:43
- "Apple Tree" – 3:32
- "White Unicorn" – 7:44
Personnel
editWolfmother
- Andrew Stockdale – vocals, guitar
- Chris Ross – bass guitar, keyboards, mixing
- Myles Heskett – drums, artwork
Additional personnel
Charts
edit| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[4] | 35 |
References
edit- ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 27/09/2004" (PDF). ARIA. 27 September 2004. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 February 2008. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ allmusic review
- ^ a b c Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Wolfmother EP > Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
- ^ a b "Wolfmother – Wolfmother EP". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- Wolfmother (Front cover insert). Wolfmother. Sydney, Australia: Modular Recordings. 2004. MODUKEP001.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Wolfmother EP > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
- "Release: Wolfmother EP". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
- "Wolfmother - Wolfmother E.P." Discogs. Retrieved 28 May 2009.