What makes Science and Sorcery by Wolf & Cub notable?

Science and Sorcery received critical acclaim for its adventurous spirit and sonic ambition, charting within the top 20 on the Australian Albums Chart. The album solidified Wolf & Cub's place in the psychedelic rock genre and has been influential for emerging Australian bands seeking to blend rock with experimental elements. Released in 2009, Science and Sorcery is Wolf & Cub's second album, following their debut, Vessels, which had established them in the Australian music scene. At this point in their career, they were exploring a more refined sound while still embracing their experimental roots, showcasing growth from their earlier work.

How many songs are on Science and Sorcery?

Science and Sorcery has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Science and Sorcery

Wolf & Cub · 2009

42 min · 10 tracks · psychedelic rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of psychedelic rock infused with experimental textures and hypnotic rhythms that invites deeper listening.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Seven Sevens — This opening track sets the tone with a driving beat and swirling guitar effects, capturing the album's psychedelic essence right from the start.
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What Are They Running — The song features dynamic shifts in tempo and intensity, showcasing the band's ability to blend melody with raw energy, making it a memorable centerpiece.
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Spider's Web — With its intricate layering of sounds and haunting vocals, this track exemplifies the album’s experimental edge while remaining deeply engaging.
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Burden — This closing track weaves an emotional depth into the soundscape, leaving listeners with a reflective experience that encapsulates the album's journey.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

61 /100

Treeline

Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album features intricate compositions and strong production, though its impact remains mostly within the genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a driving rhythm in 'Seven Sevens' that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half.
The final three tracks slow down significantly, introducing more ambient elements and extended instrumental passages that encourage introspection.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Seven Sevens 3:59
2 What Are They Running 5:31
3 One to the Other 3:39
4 Master 5:17
5 Spider's Web 3:32
6 Restless Sons 3:50
7 Hearts 5:23
8 The Loosest of Gooses (Go on Your Own) 2:59
9 Blood 3:44
10 Burden 4:27

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