Released 20 years ago
A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Josephine Foster · 2006
42 min · 7 tracks · traditional folk music
Delicate melodies intertwine with haunting vocals, evoking a sense of nostalgia rooted in traditional folk and classical influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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An die Musik — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its ethereal quality and lyrical homage to music itself, showcasing Foster’s vocal range and emotional depth.
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Die Schwestern — Featuring intricate harmonies and a haunting melody, this track exemplifies Foster's ability to weave storytelling into her music while highlighting her roots in traditional forms.
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Auf einer Burg — Clocking in at over eleven minutes, this expansive piece allows for a journey through dynamic shifts in mood and texture, encapsulating the album's blend of folk and classical influences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and strong craftsmanship, blending folk and classical influences distinctively.
What we noticed
- Each track features intricate arrangements that blend classical instrumentation with traditional folk elements, creating a layered sound.
- Foster's vocal delivery is often ethereal, with melodies that frequently shift in pitch and dynamics, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks hovering around a slow to mid-tempo pace, allowing for reflective listening.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting vocals with delicate melodies
- nostalgic reflections on love
- intimate moments for quiet listening
- patient unfolding of intricate themes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Josephine Foster's second studio album, A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing followed her debut, Hazel Eyes, I Will Lead You. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself within the folk music scene, blending elements of classical and traditional styles to create a unique sound that distinguished her from contemporaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joanna Newsom· Lisa Hannigan· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 An die Musik 6:19
- 2 Der König in Thule 4:50
- 3 Verschwiegene Liebe 7:07
- 4 Die Schwestern 5:04
- 5 Wehmut 4:16
- 6 Auf einer Burg 11:45
- 7 Nähe des Geliebten 2:56
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