Wolves Like Us - Late Love review
| Band: | Wolves Like Us |
| Album: | Late Love |
| Style: | Hardcore |
| Release date: | 2011 |
| Guest review by: | Boxcar Willy |
01. Burns Like A Paper Rose
02. Deathless
03. Sin After Sin
04. Old Dirty Paranoia
05. Secret Handshakes
06. Shiver In The Heat
07. We Speak In Tongues
08. Gone To Dust
09. My Enemy
10. To Whore With Foreign Gods
Wolves Like Us is a dark rock band from Norway. They play a music that has the characteristics of metalcore, but without the harsh vocals. That's right: nice, soft, intriguing clean vocals fill this album, that? is a very, very good thing.
When I put my headphones in and gave this album a listen I was surprised, I was expecting your average high-pitched screaming, followed by nasally clean vocals. I was pleasantly surprised when I heard only clean vocals, not those whiney metalcore clean vocals, but rock vocals. As I continued to listen, I found no harsh vocals what-so-ever, the vocalist is extraordinarily good, he has one of the best voices I have heard in a long time. It is definitely a plus.
The next thing that popped out at me when listening to this album were the drums, they were technical, not in a death metal 8000 beats per minute technical, but slow erratic beats. The drumming changes constantly which allows me to keep interest in this album. The guitar work is above average, focusing on high notes, it adds to the great atmosphere this band creates. The bass is also very good; it's groovy and actually audible, which is a major plus.
Overall this album is great, but it's not for the "tr00 kvlt" or the "thrash or die!" metalhead. One must have an open mind to truly respect this master-piece. This is among one of my favourite 2011 releases, and I highly recommend it!
Highlights- "Sin After Sin" and "Burns Like A Paper Rose"
Rating breakdown
| Performance: | 9 |
| Songwriting: | 9 |
| Originality: | 8 |
| Production: | 8 |
Written by Boxcar Willy | 09.02.2012
Guest review disclaimer:
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
Comments
Comments: 13
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| Susan Smeghead Elite Posts: 6941  |
I never got around to hearing this disc during 2011 and am now deeply regretting it! I've heard some damn good metalcore in the last few years, not much, but enough to make me want to explore the genre more. And then I didn't. Looks like this album is a great opportunity to really start. And you said the magic words: "the vocalist is extraordinarily good, he has one of the best voices I have heard in a long time." Done.
---- "A life all mine Is what I choose At the end of my days" --The Gathering "A Life All Mine" from Souvenirs
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| Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 9156  |
Written by Susan on 09.02.2012 at 05:23 This is a very good album, you won't regret giving it a spin.
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| X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18374  |
They were pretty damn good live when I saw them in december opening for Toxic Holocaust and Kvelertak. And yes... The thing I was most blown away for were the drums, that dude live is really really good. Good band indeed. I kind of regret I didn't buy a really awesome tshirt they had but oh well.
---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49
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| Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 9156 |
Written by X-Ray Rod on 09.02.2012 at 19:00 I wish I could see them live, I would for sure buy a shirt. this album is still one of my fav's, I keep it playing all the time.
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| Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718  |
Post-hardcore I believe is the definition. "Dark rock" doesn't really sound right. It is hardcore, just a very gentle brand of it. That being said, it is an excellent album. "To Whore With Foreign Gods" has to be my favourite track.
---- "I got a lot of really good ideas, problem is, most of them suck." - George Carlin
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| Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 9156 |
Written by Doc G. on 10.02.2012 at 10:17 When I listened to it I found a nice soft band, but I suppose your right. Also, That's what they labelled themselves on their facebook too, so I thought it was appropriate. I love "Burns Like A Paper Rose" the best!
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| Enoch Account deleted |
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The hardcore element of this music is certainly disputable, but this is one great album and a must have for me. 
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| MeloDeathViking Posts: 516  |
For anyone looking for something similar to this check out these albums: Crisis, Old Crows/Young Cardinals, and Dog's Blood EP by Alexisonfire Caution by Hot Water Music All are post hardcore with great vocals
---- "I am not superstitious, but I'm a little 'stitious." - Michael Scott
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| Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 9156 |
Written by MeloDeathViking on 01.03.2012 at 15:57 I have an utter distain for Alexisonfire. but I will check Hot Water Music.
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| MeloDeathViking Posts: 516 |
Written by Boxcar Willy on 01.03.2012 at 21:21 Can I ask if your distain is for their whole catelog, or just their old stuff? I only like a few songs from their first couple albums, but I love everything from Crisis onward. Their style definitely changes and matures with each album. Dog's Blood EP is awesome, I know people that hate AOF that loved that album when I showed it to them. Sadly, they broke up after that, so we'll never know how they would have progressed. As far as Hot Water Music is concerned, that is still one of my favorite albums. Definitely check it 
---- "I am not superstitious, but I'm a little 'stitious." - Michael Scott
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| Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 9156 |
Written by MeloDeathViking on 01.03.2012 at 22:10 I just don't like any of it, itall feels fake and just... bleh.
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| Monolithic ♠♠♠ Posts: 669  |
I'm really glad someone got the chance to review this album. It didn't take that long for the album to grow on me. Lars is in fact a great vocalist and I really enjoy his deliverance. 
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