Among all genres of music, there is one that captures the emotion of acoustic guitar-driven songs the best, and that is Folk. Beware Wolves is one such group that conveys the essence of the genre with their authentic sound, showcasing traditional melodies and a lot of emotion. Today, we’re listening to their self-titled album “Beware Wolves, Volume 9“, the final drop from their 9-volume album collection.
Beware Wolves, Volume 9 Album Tracklist:
The Volume 9 album begins with a lovely acoustic song called Torrey Pine. It features light melodies and delicate vocals that convey a nostalgic love story. The group shares a very unfiltered sound on all their albums, and this track captures that feel excellently. Featuring harmonies and dynamic guitar instrumentation, this four-minute piece is a pleasure to listen to.
The sound of Beware Wolves is slightly eccentric, as it resembles old indie-folk groups, but in different soundscapes. Track two from the album, Trouble Me More showcases a different sound in a live setting. Some tasteful reverb to the vocals and guitars give the track a characteristic sound, and that’s all that the group needs to deliver a fantastic performance. The dynamic instrumentation on this track keeps the feeling upbeat and lively. It’s one of those tracks that gets an encore at a gig, loved the writing here!
On U.S. Mail, we hear smooth vocals and somewhat processed vocals that are similar to Torrey Pine. The singer shares a story through intricately written lyrics about a mailman who is delivering an letter. “Please won’t you sign your name on the line / Print on the page, pass down the pen, I ain’t got much time / There’s so much to deliver, I work for the U.S. Mail / I promise to carry it and that I would not fail”. The raw, conversational vocals carry the story in an interesting premise, along with a lot of emotion; a top-notch composition!
Track four, Unforgiven One features a upbeat melody and a snappy rhythm that carry the groove really well. It is laid-back and the old school folk cadences present themselves from time to time as the track progresses, enhancing the liveliness of the performance. In contrast to the modern sound most of us hear on streaming platforms, Beware Wolves’ recorded compositions truly reflect what the group would sound like if you listened to them in the same room. Unforgiven One is one of those tracks that transport you to straight to a live show.
The next song from Volume 9 begins with two lines that probably describe it in its entirety – “This one isn’t like the other ones / This one’s a little different from all other ones”. On Unidentified,the artists alter the soundscape and overall mood of the album, so far, by introducing a slower tempo track with moving melodies. Clocking at just 2:11 minutes, the dramatic chord progression sticks with you because of its hypnotic feel as well. Vocals sit on the guitar instrumentation excellently as the singer conveys his heartfelt message.
Want You More is another nostalgic love song from the album that has a light rhythm and graceful tunes. This song seems to describe lost love from the perspective of the singer –“Why look back on all you’ve missed? / Having been second on some list / When you can rest assure, no one could ever want you more / I do”. The rememberable choruses and beautifully sung harmonies on this one are a treat to the ears and the writing shines through as well.
The artists come back on track seven with a lot of energy! Water & Stone begins with a gritty electric guitar riff that introduces the first drum segment of the album. A familiar kick-snare rhythm carries the groove of this track and it seems like the group have transitioned into rock-and-roll here! Additionally, both the singers each have a verse on this one; it’s fun to sing along to as well. Beware Wolves really change things up here with the vibrant instrumentation – piano, percussion, bass and guitar colour up the soundscape in this soft-rock performance.
Whiskey Dreams brings back the authentic folk sound of the group along with all it’s emotion. Only an acoustic guitar supports the raw, slightly distorted vocals here. Similar to U.S Mail and Torrey Pine, the mix is unfiltered and it showcases the artists’ live performance excellently. “You’ve got your sensibilities / They were enough to make a lasting impression on me / But I can’t live in the past”. Whiskey Dreams is written like a confession with melancholic verses and uplifting choruses. The vocal have a country-like feel to them and are a joy to listen to!
The Volume 9 album ends with a groovy track called Wicked Love. Right from the starting, an upbeat guitar rhythm gets things going as the singer performs an intricately written composition – “Wicked love, driving me mad / Worst of it is, it’s the best love that a man has”. The dynamic instrumentation throughout this album is what has allowed all the songs to progress smoothly one after the other, and this final track is a fantastic way to fade to the end. With its energetic feel and infectious nature, it’s hard not to have Wicked Love as your favourite track of the set Beware Wolves bids farewell to the 9-album series on a positive note and I’m already eager to hear more from them!
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