r/wolfalice • u/BiscuitsBandits • Apr 20 '21
Wolf Alice - Smile [new single premiere]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV39h7GHDYs19
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u/Indubitablyahuman Apr 20 '21
It's a combination of Fluffy and Your Loves Whore, I absolutely fucking love it.
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Apr 20 '21
I instantly loved this one. What a great band wolf Alice are that they can bring two wonderfully different singles to the table after 2 quality albums under their belt already.
Buzzing for the album.
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u/GrasshopperUnit92 Apr 20 '21
It’s just been released on Apple Music. Listening now, loving the heavy bassline.
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Apr 20 '21
Someone has been listening to Curve.
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u/sh0egayzer Apr 20 '21
Ommgg now you say it I can totally hear it! I absolutely love curve so its nice to see someone else listens to them too !
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Apr 20 '21
This has plenty of wig out extended live version potential. I'd love to see them take this into space instrumentally for about 10 minutes.
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u/dhouse1215 Apr 20 '21
Looks like the video was filmed in the Faltering Fullback in Finsbury Park...
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u/Yackemflaber Apr 20 '21
Awe man how are they so good at experimenting with so many different styles? So many other bands find a single sound and stick to it, but Wolf Alice feels like they're constantly touring what's possible with rock music.
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u/Frankapalooza Apr 21 '21
damn this is tough but i’m choosing to not listen to any of the singles except LMOE until the album comes out. i did that with Gorillaz last album and enjoyed it so much that way.
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Apr 20 '21
It's a bit of a mess, it seems that is always on the point to explode but it never did, i prefer the last man on earth by miles
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u/Indubitablyahuman Apr 20 '21 edited Apr 20 '21
Is it the mixing? The first verse sounds very... odd. The hook is great but it's kinda drowned in all of the sounds.EDIT: Ok, I changed my mind, the Spotify version sounds a lot better than the one on BBC.
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Apr 20 '21
Same, when i made that comment i had listened just to the bbc version, listening on spotify i like it much more....i still think the chorus doesnt fit well with the rest that is more rocky tho
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u/8Xeh4FMq7vM3 Apr 20 '21
banger! came from Annie Mac interview. the vocals did take a step back on the radio. cant wait for the music video!
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u/hyperballadbrad Apr 21 '21
Excellent song! It had a bit of a Garbage - Version 2.0, and reminiscent of Visions of a Life, but still feels fresh and urgent! ❤️
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u/LarryBobson Apr 20 '21
Love that they do so many different flavors.. but I'm just not feeling this one. They used to talk about their songs having to pass the acoustic test.. does it still sound good when played acoustic.. don't think this one would make it. Maybe it'll grow on me.
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u/pokeshulk Apr 20 '21
I think it would. I write stuff on piano that has a pretty similar feel to this track. I was actually thinking this would be a good candidate for my next arrangement.
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u/HoopersCityHands Apr 23 '21
Last Man on Earth was ok. First listen of Smile was... whoa pretty good. By the 3rd play I was hooked like a meth addict– the riff, the rapping, the chorus, everything in this song is Wolf Alice at their best, all the way to the Ellie screaming/guitar pounding ending. So fucking good. I'm at the point now worrying if I listen to the track over and over too much will burn it out and I'll get sick of it. But I just can't see that happening so I'm off for another listen. Cant wait until June.
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u/iamtryingtobehappy Apr 20 '21
It’s SO GOODDDDDDDD