Is New Crown a good place to start with Wolfmother?

Yes, New Crown is recommended as a starting point for new Wolfmother listeners. Psychedelic grooves and heavy riffs intertwine, creating an energetic blend of hard rock and stoner vibes. Released in early 2014, New Crown marks Wolfmother's fourth studio album, following a period of lineup changes and a return to a more independent sound. At this point, the band was re-establishing itself after a hiatus, aiming to reconnect with their roots while exploring new creative directions.

Who is New Crown for?

New Crown works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove, vibrant energy throughout album and engaging riffs for sing-alongs.

How many songs are on New Crown?

New Crown has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

New Crown

Wolfmother · 2014

41 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

Psychedelic grooves and heavy riffs intertwine, creating an energetic blend of hard rock and stoner vibes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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How Many Times Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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New Crown — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of rebirth and self-discovery, merging expansive instrumentation with reflective lyrics that resonate deeply within the hard rock genre.
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Enemy Is in Your Mind — This track features catchy hooks paired with powerful guitar riffs, illustrating Wolfmother's knack for blending accessibility with heavier elements, making it a standout anthem of the album.
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Heavy Weight — With its driving rhythm and deep grooves, this song exemplifies the band's capacity to deliver intense energy while maintaining melodic clarity, making it a highlight of their discography.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

44 /100

Lowland

Higher than 4% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic hard rock with psychedelic influences but lacks strong cohesion and memorable songwriting.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate psychedelic elements, such as extended instrumental sections and layered vocals, creating a more immersive sound.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 groove
vibrant energy throughout album
engaging riffs for sing-alongs
for driving playlists

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
avoid lengthy song explorations

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — Represents a solid entry in their catalog but lacks the recognition of earlier works.
Themes: self-discovery journey· heavy riffs· psychedelic grooves
Career context: Released in early 2014, New Crown marks Wolfmother's fourth studio album, following a period of lineup changes and a return to a more independent sound. At this point, the band was re-establishing itself after a hiatus, aiming to reconnect with their roots while exploring new creative directions.
Stylistic neighbors: Queens of the Stone Age· The Black Keys· Rival Sons

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Enemy Is in Your Mind

The moment shifts from introspective thoughts to an empowering call to action against external pressures.

This transition emphasizes personal agency, contrasting vulnerability with strength, which is a recurring theme throughout the album.