Yet another band who have made their album due to the
generosity of fans, Bristol band Blackwolf are riding the crest of a wave
whilst creating more, showing massive potential and needing that little bit of
luck to help them move onto bigger and better things.
It’s early days yet, mind. “The Hunt” is their debut album,
and will be backed up by a rather sweet tour with The Answer. It’s rather sweet
because that band must have been at the top of their list when looking for road
buddies. Simply put, if you are a fan of The Answer (or even The Temperance
Movement) there’s every indication that Blackwolf will be right up your street,
as the musical directions of both are certainly pointing down neighbouring
roads.
Blackwolf, whilst being a rather heavy live band, have a
real Southern twang to them, with a deep blues groove serving as the base of
their sound. There’s plenty of Black Crowes type influence on show, but with
that much more gusto and a bigger pair of balls. Vocalist Scott Sharp has a
superb, powerful voice that simply soars above the music, completely belying
his West Country roots by sounding like he was raised in a swamp and has been
fighting to get out all his life.
When done right, this sort of music is incredibly
energizing, throwing in passion, soul and pure rock all at the same time. As
you can see from the rating, Blackwolf do it totally right. From broody,
powerful opener “Mr Maker” through to the upbeat closer “Sea Of Merry”
they don’t put a foot wrong. Even when they slow down, for “Sleepwalking” near
the end, it’s a soulful three minutes that bounces into guitar driven life for
the final sixty seconds and features some trouser tightening notes from Mr
Sharp.
I just love it when a new band comes out of the traps hungry
for blood, and Blackwolf have made just about the best start possible, with everything
they’ve achieved so far attributable purely to their own talent and determination.
Where they go next is anyone’s guess, but I’d bet on onwards and upwards as two
likely destinations. Get the album and see them now so you can say you did,
later.
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