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People unite for the Wolfies have
returned from the canyons of L.A with a fusion of freaked
out jamming, delicate melodies and gallant rock riffage that
shall be known collectively as "Wolfmother".
Myles Heskett, Chris Ross and Andrew Stockdale are the key
holders to the future of all things Wolf ... together they
write all their songs while contributing drums, bass/keyboards
and guitar/vocals respectively.
In their lives before Wolfmother, Myles worked in graphics,
Chris in things digital and Andrew was a photographer so they
all shared a passion for creative expression. After years
of jamming in anonymity they finally stepped out in public
during early 2004. Later that year the trio released an independent
EP that caused ink to be spilled and fans to be won.
Then after 6 months of nonstop Australian and overseas touring
it was time to start creating a vast album with a deceptively
simple title. Their partner in this conception was producer
D. Sardy; catalyst for the likes of Dandy Warhols, Oasis,
Autolux, Jet and Helmet.
Chris, Andrew and Myles decamped to L.A. in May, 2005 and
rented an abandoned Hollywood recording studio called Cherokee
for their rehearsal space. In its heyday Cherokee hosted sessions
like Pink Floyd's "The Wall" but most of its equipment
has since been sold or stolen. Even so, from this barren place
came lush things as freeform jams evolved into fully formed
songs.
The themes of the album also took shape in the City Of Angels;
a city that thrives on chaos presenting many lyrical possibilities
to Andrew Stockdale. The complexities of living in the metropolis
also helped shape the escapist imagery of "Wolfmother"
... simple philosophies for complex times.
After six weeks of focused creativity at Cherokee - and many
fish tacos - the band finally began recording at legendary
studio, Sound City. As a result "Wolfmother" was
incubated in the same room as albums like "Nevermind"
and "Rumours". After just two weeks in that cavernous
space the band had captured the inspired live performances
which would form the backbone of their debut album. They then
spent another month elsewhere in L.A. adding the little touches
that help make "Wolfmother" such a sprawling beast.
And in their downtime they became Champions of every pinball
machine in the valley.
Throughout this process Myles, Andrew and Chris remained committed
to retaining the raw, emotive punch of their live performances.
Everything was directed toward capturing "the perfect
feeling" rather than "faultless performance".
The result is a record on which reckless abandon and glorious
imperfections underpin the most evocative moments.
As their studio time came to an end the band filmed some videos
in the same patch of Californian desert which featured in
the original Star Trek before venturing forth for more live
shows. The New York Times gushed about their gig downtown
and the NME said kind words about their UK trip. Then they
came home to hear "Minds Eye" on the radio ushering
in the forthcoming "Wolfmother" album.
The disc comes wrapped in some fine art by illustration icon
Frank Frazetta. The images are timeless and impossible to
ignore - like the music itself - and now locally released.
With a major sold out national tour completed and many a hit
festival performance (including Homebake, Meredith, Rockit,
Falls & Big Day Out festivals), 2006 will see the international
release of this masterful debut album and the world beckoning
for the force that is Wolfmother
Please experience Wolfmother.
Wolfmother are Andrew Stockdale {Guitar &
Vocals}, Chris Ross {bass & organ} and
Myles Heskett {drums}.
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