VISIONS OF LIFE | WOLF ALICE

12.4.17 This North London quartet nailed it on their 2015 debut My Love Is Cool. After buying this on double-platter vinyl, I am now on my third listen to 2017s Visions of Life. Though not a gigantic leap, Visions.. is a progression from their debut.

I am reminded of some great 90s acts like The Cardigans, Julie Cruise, Slowdive and even a lil Bjork. “Planet Hunter” and the magical opening track “Heavenward” stood out for me. Another great cut “Don’t Delete the Kisses” pairs whisper spoken verses to a gorgeous swirling chorus. “After The Zero Hour” almost sounds as if Grace Slick stepped in on vox. Vocalist Ellie Rowsell has an utterly beautiful voice that reminds me of The Sundays.. again, 90s.

Heather Shares at Allmusic writes: ..While these songs reaffirm that Wolf Alice can pull off almost any style of music, Visions of a Life's most convincing moments build on My Love Is Cool's. . .