The Clearing
Wolf Alice · 2025
40 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
An ethereal blend of alternative rock textures and introspective lyrics wrapped in lush melodies and dynamic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Thorns — Opening the album with haunting vocals and intricate guitar work, this track sets a contemplative tone that resonates through the entire record.
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Bloom Baby Bloom — A standout anthem with an infectious chorus that captures themes of growth and self-discovery, showcasing the band's melodic prowess.
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Passenger Seat — This track features poignant storytelling paired with minimalist instrumentation, creating an intimate atmosphere that highlights the band's lyrical vulnerability.
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Midnight Song — With its dreamy soundscapes and reflective lyrics, this song encapsulates the essence of late-night introspection, making it a memorable moment on the album.
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White Horses — This closing track combines sweeping melodies with emotional weight, providing a powerful resolution to the journey set forth in the album.
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
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Clearing is Wolf Alice's fourth studio album, released in 2025, following their critically acclaimed record Blue Weekend from 2021. By this point, the band had solidified their status as a leading force in the alternative rock scene, building on a foundation of diverse sonic experimentation and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nothing but Thieves· Alvvays· The Pretty Reckless
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Passenger Seat
The shift to first-person narrative creates an intimate connection as the singer reveals personal thoughts while reflecting on a fleeting moment.
This change in perspective deepens emotional engagement by inviting listeners to share in a moment of vulnerability.
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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