Is Victorious a good place to start with Wolfmother?

Yes, Victorious is recommended as a starting point for new Wolfmother listeners. A high-energy blend of classic rock riffs and modern production, channeling both nostalgia and contemporary grit. Victorious marked Wolfmother's return after a five-year hiatus since their last album, New Crown. By this point, the band had undergone lineup changes, with vocalist Andrew Stockdale remaining the constant force behind their sound. This release aimed to reinvigorate their presence in the hard rock scene.

Who is Victorious for?

Victorious works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove, invigorating sing-along moments and afternoon drive energy.

How many songs are on Victorious?

Victorious has 12 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Victorious

Wolfmother · 2016

42 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

A high-energy blend of classic rock riffs and modern production, channeling both nostalgia and contemporary grit.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Love That You Give Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Victorious — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and triumph through powerful guitar riffs and an anthemic chorus, embodying Wolfmother's signature sound.
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Baroness — This track features an infectious melody paired with lyrical complexity that hints at deeper emotional struggles, showcasing the band's versatility beyond hard rock clichés.
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Eye of the Beholder — With its hypnotic groove and introspective lyrics, this song illustrates a departure from typical rock themes, inviting listeners into a more reflective space.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

Victorious combines energetic riffs with layered vocals but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and high-energy tempos, establishing a consistent hard rock sound.
Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic aspect of the music.
The album closes with a slower tempo on the last two tracks, creating a contrast to the earlier high-energy songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo groove
invigorating sing-along moments
afternoon drive energy
uplifting anthems for celebration

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective sounds
seek complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality after a five-year hiatus and lineup changes.
Career context: Victorious marked Wolfmother's return after a five-year hiatus since their last album, New Crown. By this point, the band had undergone lineup changes, with vocalist Andrew Stockdale remaining the constant force behind their sound. This release aimed to reinvigorate their presence in the hard rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Queens of the Stone Age· The Black Keys· Rival Sons