Kill the Wolf
Matt Berry · 2013
45 min · 12 tracks
A whimsical blend of folk, psychedelic rock, and lush instrumentation creates a dreamlike sonic landscape throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Devil Inside Me — This track stands out with its catchy melody and introspective lyrics, reflecting on inner turmoil with a playful yet haunting tone.
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Solstice — The lengthy arrangement showcases Berry's ability to weave intricate musical narratives, creating a captivating atmosphere that draws listeners into its world.
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Fallen Angel — With its rich instrumentation and poignant lyrics about loss and longing, this song encapsulates the emotional core of the album beautifully.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features playful lyrics and rich instrumentation, creating a distinctive yet cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, rhythmic pulse in 'Gather Up' that sets a lively tone, which is maintained through the first half.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, creating a rich soundscape that blends acoustic and electric elements seamlessly.
- The lyrics often employ playful imagery and whimsical themes, particularly evident in tracks like 'Devil Inside Me' and 'Village Dance'.
- The final track, 'Farewell Summer Sun', slows the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with playful tones
- dreamlike soundscapes for reflection
- short bursts of melodic charm
- long, immersive instrumental journeys
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
- seek heavy, aggressive sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Kill the Wolf is Matt Berry's third studio album, following his 2011 album, Witchazel. At this point, Berry was solidifying his presence as a multifaceted artist while balancing his acting career with music production, showcasing an evolution in sound and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Black Seeds· Jungle· Tom Misch
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gather Up 2:20
- 2 Devil Inside Me 3:05
- 3 Fallen Angel 3:06
- 4 Medicine 3:04
- 5 Wolf Quartet 1:00
- 6 Solstice 9:27
- 7 October Sun 5:25
- 8 The Signs 2:50
- 9 Knock Knock 4:10
- 10 Bonfire 4:29
- 11 Village Dance 3:20
- 12 Farewell Summer Sun 3:19
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