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Crows Feet Records [Release date 20.10.23]
Third album from Emily Wolfe, with her 2021 release ‘Outlier’ still getting regular plays by this reviewer. On this album Emily Wolfe wrote or co-wrote most of the tracks with bassist Evan Nicholson, as well as handling production duties for the first time.
As Emily herself commented, “Producing The Blowback is one of the most thrilling experiences I’ve ever had; I’d learned so much from past producers like Michael Shuman (Queens of the Stone Age), and I was ready. For me, this whole chapter is about owning your spirit.”
‘Silencer’ opens the album and it is far from that, being an in your face alt rocker. ‘Walk In My Shoes’ is a proper indie banger from its dirty guitar riff through to the catchy chorus. Glorious listening.
‘Road To Ruin’ gives Queens of the Stone Age a run for their money with that deep & dirty bassline. ‘Second Of Relief’ is another alt rock meets punk belter, which benefits, as does the whole album, from her production that allows the vocals and music a chance to shine.
It is not all fast paced as the dreamy pop of ‘Rock Bottom on a High Wire’ gives the album another dimension, as does the closing track ‘Can I Read Your Mind, Lover’.
Emily Wolfe supports the Gaslight Anthem on their UK tour next March and chances are she will make them earn their headline status each night, based on this album of punchy lyrics and music. Emily Wolfe is at her peak on ‘The Blowback’ which will be a hard one to follow but she has the talent to do so. Until then enjoy this forty minutes of aural bliss. ****
Review by Jason Ritchie
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