Wolves And The Radio is a relatively new band from Allston, MA who have just released their self-titled album on Anchorless Records. With driving rhythms and loud, jagged guitars they propel themselves through nine post-punk songs, only taking time out to kick back and have a drink towards the end. The dual gruff vocals are a natural fit and make the comparison to Hot Water Music something of an open goal.
While there are a couple songs on here that simply breeze by without leaving much of an impression, the band is at the top of their game in songs like “The Other Shoreline” and “Minus One”. These are the kind of songs with which they should have no problem at all getting the crowd worked up in a frenzy while belting along with the chorus.
Rounding out the album are two acoustic cuts (“One Sitting” and “Adelaide”) that sound surprisingly good. All too often acoustic songs are nothing more than filler but these guys manage to keep the energy intact without their distortion pedals at hand in “One Sitting” while “Adelaide” is pretty convincing as well. It makes this album a fun listen from a band that I think has a lot more up their sleeves.
Score: 7 out of 10
http://www.anchorlessrecords.com
http://www.myspace.com/wolvesandtheradio
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