Wind In The Wires

he critically acclaimed LYCANTHROPY announced the arrival of a prodigious talent in young Irish multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter Patrick Wolf. WIND IN THE WIRES, Wolf's sophomore release, builds on its predecessor by ratcheting up the quality and intensity of the songwriting. Wolf takes cues from the swirling gothic drama of Nick Cave, the dark-yet-danceable vibe of early-1980s acts like Echo & the Bunnymen and New Order, the lyrical confessionalism of Leonard Cohen, and the programmed intricacies of contemporary electronica. Yet while the influences are easy to identify, they are synthesized here into a unique, highly compelling form of chamber pop.
Wolf produces nearly every sound on WIND IN THE WIRES, playing violin, piano, ukulele, dulcimer, Farfisa, accordion, synthesizer, guitar, bass, and percussion, among other instruments, in addition to programming and singing. Whether on the driving opener, "The Libertine", with its swooping violin refrain, the cinematic title track, or the tremulous English folk of "Ghost Song", Wolf's consummate craftsmanship and fiery passion are on constant display. Wolf was only 21 at the time of this strong album's release; it gives one chills to think of the potential this implies.|

UKをはじめヨーロッパ各国で高い評価を得たデビュー・アルバム『Lycanthropy』に続くパトリック・ウルフの新作。ヴァイオリンとテルミン、そしてジョニ・ミッチェルを出発点とする一筋縄ではいかない彼の音楽遍歴が、唯一無二の輝きをもって結実した一枚。怪しく捻れ軋むストリングスの響きと美しいピアノの音色の影で蠢くノイズに震え、耽美とサイケが渦巻く歌声に心引き裂かれる。エレクトロニカ・フォークの最新型!!
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