The Clearing cover

The Clearing

Wolf Alice · 2025

40 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with raw guitar riffs, creating an atmospheric landscape of introspective alternative rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • introspective soundscapes for solitude
  • ethereal melodies for daydreaming
  • consistent flow for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Clearing' was released in 2025, Wolf Alice had established themselves as a leading force in alternative rock, following their acclaimed album 'Blue Weekend' from 2021. The band had experienced a period of growth, both commercially and artistically, as they transitioned into a more experimental sound that embraced diverse influences.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Thorns 3:14
  • 2 Bloom Baby Bloom 3:47
  • 3 Just Two Girls 3:49
  • 4 Leaning Against the Wall 4:11
  • 5 Passenger Seat 2:52
  • 6 Play It Out 4:11
  • 7 Bread Butter Tea Sugar 3:28
  • 8 Safe in the World 3:31
  • 9 Midnight Song 2:50
  • 10 White Horses 4:29
  • 11 The Sofa 4:26

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