Wolf Alice have scored a UK Quantity One album with their daring new file ‘The Clearing’, cementing their status as one in all Britain’s most important guitar bands.
The London four-piece’s fourth studio album shot straight to the highest of the Official UK Albums Chart, making it their second consecutive Quantity One after 2021’s ‘Blue Weekend’. The file additionally dominated the Vinyl Albums Chart, proving their mixture of nostalgia-drenched melodies and sharp pop instincts has actual endurance in a streaming-driven period.
Produced by Grammy heavyweight Greg Kurstin, and that includes the singles ‘Bloom Child Bloom’, ‘The Couch’ and ‘White Horses’, the daring assortment sees the band dive right into a lush, Seventies-infused sound that nods to Fleetwood Mac and Kate Bush whereas maintaining the grit that’s at all times made them stand out.
Important response has been sturdy throughout the board, incomes five-star critiques from the likes of NME, DIY and Dork, with Rolling Stone UK praising their “new sound that’s extra assured than ever” and Mojo declaring it “Wolf Alice’s greatest but.”
Talking concerning the LP’s success, the group stated: “Thanks a lot to everybody that’s gone out and purchased a duplicate of ‘The Clearing’, we’re so happy with this album and love y’all loads. Gonna drink 69 beers in Leipzig tonight. NUMBER 1?!!?!!!”
The chart victory caps off a whirlwind week of celebrations: a sold-out, sweat-soaked album launch at Camden’s iconic Dublin Fort — live-streamed worldwide through TikTok — a stateside activateJimmy Kimmel Reside! the place they debuted lead single ‘Bloom Child Bloom’, and a cease at Radio 1’s Reside Lounge to ship a stripped-back cowl of Olivia Dean’s ‘Good To Eachother’ (watch the total session HERE).
The band now sit up for their greatest ever world headline tour, kicking off subsequent month throughout North America earlier than heading to Europe, UK and Eire, and together with a landmark evening at London’s O2 Enviornment this December. Tickets for all dates are on sale now.
‘The Clearing’ is obtainable to buy / obtain / stream right here.
Tell us YOUR ideas on WOLF ALICE over on CelebMix socials NOW!
