Name: Electric Music
Brand: The Wolfhounds

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Bonus disc: No

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TURN76CD

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-07-03

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Standard:20

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4039967020147

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Artist

The Wolfhounds

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

A Turntable Friend

A Turntable Friend is a truly independent record label that has been around since the past (1990-1999) and is now in its second life, continuing to thrive in the present (2017-x). With a strong focus on keeping vinyl alive, this label is dedicated to preserving the art of music in physical form.

As an authoritative voice in the music industry, A Turntable Friend has made a significant impact by showcasing talented artists and performers who are passionate about their craft. Their commitment to quality and authenticity shines through in every release.

With *A Turntable Friend*, you can expect to discover unique and captivating sounds from a diverse range of genres. Whether you're a fan of indie rock, alternative pop, or experimental music, this label offers something for everyone. So join us on this musical journey as we celebrate the beauty of vinyl and support independent artists.

The Wolfhounds are an English indie pop/noise pop band formed in Romford, Essex in 1985. The original lineup consisted of *Dave Callahan*, *Paul Clark*, *Andy Golding*, *Andy Bolton* and *Frank Stebbing*. After disbanding in 1990, the band reunited in 2005 and has since been actively writing, recording, and performing live. They have released new albums in both 2014 and 2016, showcasing their enduring talent and passion for music.
With a unique blend of indie pop and noise pop influences, The Wolfhounds have carved out their own distinct sound within the music industry. Their songs captivate listeners with catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics that resonate on a deep level. Known for their energetic live performances, they continue to wow audiences with their dynamic stage presence.
Despite experiencing changes over the years, The Wolfhounds remain committed to creating innovative music that pushes boundaries. Their dedication to their craft is evident through each release, as they consistently deliver high-quality albums that leave a lasting impact on fans old and new alike.

Having now been recording and gigging for longer than their original 1980s incarnation, The Wolfhounds continue to hone the blade of their sound to outclass their whippersnapper competitors on Electric Music.

From the desperate narrator of the opening anthem ‘Can’t See The Light’, unable to see an end to his descent into darkness to the sad urban reminiscences of the rural immigrant in ‘Song Of The Afghan Shopkeeper’ and the unwilling draftee in ‘Pointless Killing’, to the powerlessness of people tossed around on the waves of history and progress in ‘Like Driftwood’ – Wolfhounds ask where our emotional and actual lives are heading, as the world seemingly freefalls into barbarism. With the dreaded feeling that ‘Lightning’s Going To Strike Again’, we lack even the appealing soundtrack to the catastrophe of the past described in ‘… and Electric Music’, and the band ask will ‘The Roaches’ once more rule the world (if they ever stopped)? Is the solution to ‘Stand Apart’ from the chaotic crowd or admit, cynically, that ‘We Don’t Believe Anything’ and roll with the movements of the masses? 

Featuring the glowing sleeve notes of comedian Stewart Lee, and a new expanded line-up including electric violin and bassoon (from Scritti Politti’s Rhodri Marsden), and peppered with the barbed lyrics and stinging guitar of David Lance Callahan and the home-made hybrid stringed instruments of guitarist Andy Golding, Wolfhounds have never sounded more alive, energetic and contemporary.

Electric Music

Music GB

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