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LP DeWOLFF
Love, Death & In Between Limited Edition In Red Vinyl
Country of
release: EEC, 2023 Label: Mascot
Catalogue
number: M768914
Barcode: 8712725745952
Klappcover/Gatefold Sleeve: Nein/No
Condition Records:
MINT
Condition Cover:
MINT
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LP ist noch verschweißt / LP IS STILL
SEALED
Photo von meiner eigenen LP / Photo
take from my personal copy
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Tracks
Side 1:
1. Night Train (4:12)
2. Heart Stopping Kinda Show (4:07)
3. Will O' The Wisp (3:23)
4. Jacky Go To Sleep (5:05)
Tracks Side
2:
1. Rosita (16:30)
Tracks Side 3: 1. Mr. Garbage Man (4:54)
2. Counterfeit Love (4:37)
3. Message For My Baby (5:41)
4. Gilded (Ruin Of Love) (4:11)
Tracks Side 4:
1. Pure Love (3:48)
2. Wontcha Wontcha (6:30)
3. Queen Of Space & Time (4:58)
Listen At YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59r3JdciGeY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-AGh5sShk8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldVEMQaQesI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDOHbK4fD1c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCiBB65Si6A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_9Kbk8Yzbc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r4udXmFAGc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_1j5kOyfJ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exw_ojSfSuo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzPnlvLyNm0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bmWhWxCV9E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CCzBecUTvE
For all the woes of the global rock scene and the
music industry as a whole, I’m continuously impressed to see more and
more bands who have a profound work ethic, releasing albums and EPs
twice or even several times a year. Dutch retro rock three-piece DeWolff
have been busy as bees since their inception. Opting for live tape
recording instead of overdubs, "Love, Death & Between" is the latest
release from these Hollanders, delivering a twelve-track record of
classic rock that draws upon soul and gospel.
The opener is "Night Train", and you could be forgiven for mistaking it
for Deep Purple’s "Highway Star". It rips to be sure, but just seems a
tad familiar. A saving grace is a strong attention paid to vocal
arrangements. The band attended a sermon at the Reverend Al Green’s
church in Memphis and were so moved, they opted to bring the
aforementioned gospel influences. Vocalist, and guitarist, Pablo van de
Poel is no slouch behind the mic, and some effective use of backing
singers along with a horn section really helps round the song out to a
rousing experience.
This is followed up by numbers such as the Little Feat-esque "Heart
Stopping Kinda Show" and the atmospheric "Will O’ The Wisp" which plays
with an understated Santana vibe. I fell in love with the soulful and
sprawling sixteen-minute "Rosita", it really tugged on my heartstrings
as it brought me back to listening to classic rock radio in the car with
my dad, granted this would have been 1989, not 1969, but you get the
idea.
As the album progressed, I began to find that DeWolff, while wearing
their influences on their sleeves, are a step above your standard
throwback classic rock act. Not unlike Graveyard, they clearly
understand the importance of great hooks and memorable choruses and they
put in the effort to deliver a great piece of music, instead of just a
borderline tribute act. Other noteworthy is the somber Motown-influenced
blues of "Mr. Garbage Man", the classic funk of "Message For My Baby",
and the grandiose stomp of "Wontcha Wontcha".
My only real complaint about "Love, Death & In Between" is that
perhaps it could have been a couple of tracks shorter, as you feel
pretty well satisfied by the time the album comes to its close. But
honestly, that’s really the only criticism. The album goes beyond your
average ‘70s nostalgia act with its sincerity and melodic, upbeat power.
If you’re a fan of Canned Heat, Atomic Rooster, Joe Cocker, Dr. John or
you really just want a vibrant and soul-drenched rock record to improve
your day, "Love, Death & In Between" absolutely brings you to the
bellbottom party. (Rob Walsh/2nd March 2023/thesleepingshaman.com)
"Everything you hear on this album was
recorded live to 24 track analog tape at Kerwax in Loguivy-Plougras,
France between May 12th & 20th 2022."
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