(Last Night We Were) The Delicious Wolves
Hawksley Workman · 2001
39 min · 11 tracks · pop rock
Glam rock bravado meets pop rock sensibilities in a playful yet introspective exploration of love and life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Jealous of Your Cigarette — This track showcases Workman's clever lyricism and catchy melodies, capturing a mix of longing and humor that defines the album's tone.
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Little Tragedies — The song stands out for its poignant narrative and emotional depth, reflecting on life's small but impactful disappointments with sharp imagery.
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Clever Not Beautiful — This track encapsulates the album's theme of self-acceptance and societal expectations, delivered through an infectious chorus that lingers long after listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends glam rock with pop elements, showcasing varied tempos and vocal arrangements.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving rhythms and layered instrumentation, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several songs incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Little Tragedies' which shifts from a slow ballad to an upbeat chorus.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- witty lyrics with emotional depth
- vibrant sound for social gatherings
- playful yet reflective listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2001, Hawksley Workman released (Last Night We Were) The Delicious Wolves as his third studio album, following his breakthrough with 1999's For Him and the Girls. At this point in his career, Workman had established himself as a distinctive voice in the Canadian music scene, combining theatrical flair with relatable songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· T. Rex· Queen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Striptease 3:32
- 2 Jealous of Your Cigarette 2:25
- 3 You Me and the Weather 4:06
- 4 Little Tragedies 3:03
- 5 What a Woman 3:07
- 6 Your Beauty Must Be Rubbing Off 3:48
- 7 Old Bloody Orange 4:10
- 8 Clever Not Beautiful 3:49
- 9 No Beginning No End 4:47
- 10 Dirty and True 4:23
- 11 Lethal and Young 2:36
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