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Wolf Rock!

Guitar Wolf · 1993

42 min · 11 tracks · punk

High-octane punk rock infused with raw energy and retro rockabilly flair, embodying a chaotic yet infectious spirit.

Wolf Rock! is an album by Guitar Wolf, released in 1993. High-octane punk rock infused with raw energy and retro rockabilly flair, embodying a chaotic yet infectious spirit. 'Wolf Rock!' is notable for bringing Guitar Wolf to wider audiences outside Japan, contributing to the rise of the Japanese punk scene in the 1990s. The album's energetic tracks and DIY aesthetic influenced numerous bands in the garage punk revival, helping to establish Guitar Wolf as key figures in this movement. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wolf Rock! sound like?

High-octane punk rock infused with raw energy and retro rockabilly flair, embodying a chaotic yet infectious spirit. Rooted in punk.

What makes Wolf Rock! by Guitar Wolf notable?

'Wolf Rock!' is notable for bringing Guitar Wolf to wider audiences outside Japan, contributing to the rise of the Japanese punk scene in the 1990s. The album's energetic tracks and DIY aesthetic influenced numerous bands in the garage punk revival, helping to establish Guitar Wolf as key figures in this movement. Released in 1993, 'Wolf Rock!' was Guitar Wolf's second studio album, following their debut 'Wolf Rock' in 1992. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound that fused punk rock with rockabilly and garage elements, carving out a niche within the Japanese music scene.

How many songs are on Wolf Rock!?

Wolf Rock! has 11 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·42:26

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

  • 1 Wolf Rock Standout 2:23
  • 2 Ace of Spade Standout 2:56
  • 3 Indian Guitar 2:40
  • 4 Apach Leather 3:57
  • 5 Red Rockabilly 3:33
  • 6 Mars Twist 4:04
  • 7 Shooting Star Noise 3:38
  • 8 J Jupiter Joan 3:17
  • 9 Machin Gun Guitar 4:32
  • 10 Jack the Ripper Standout 3:57
  • 11 Gloria 7:24

Release Date

January 1, 1993

Genre

Artist Origin

Japan

Runtime

42 min 26 sec