Wolfmother
„Rock Out“
LP, Album, Clear-Purple Vinyl. 2026 (2021). Vintage Hard Rock, Stoner Rock.

Even the cover of Wolfmother's album "Rock Out" throws vintage rock at us. The vinyl version of the 2021 digital album will be released on April 24, 2026. The album contains 10 songs and is approximately 35 minutes long, packed with vintage hard rock. Fans don't want Wolfmother to evolve, and Andrew Stockdale seems to agree, so we get vintage rock with slight stoner rock influences. Andrew Stockdale is the only remaining member of the original band. 

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrew Stockdale released "Rock Out" as a purely digital album. Even on the vinyl version, the 10 tracks, with the exception of two that clock in at over four minutes, are quite short. I can't single out any particular songs as highlights, but that doesn't mean the album is bad. Recommended tracks include "Mantle," whose sound and vocals are strongly reminiscent of Black Sabbath, and "Only Way," whose riff evokes Joker & The Thief. Anyone who enjoys Wolfmother's raw, robust sound will find something to like. For me, Wolfmother truly thrives on the power and energy of their live performances.

Founding members Chris Ross and Myles Heskett are no longer with the band. The current lineup is:

Andrew Stockdale – Vocals, Guitar
Bobby Poulton – Bass, Keyboard
Hamish Rosser – Drums

Opinions on "Rock Out" are sharply divided, ranging from uninspired production to a worthy continuation of their "legend." And that's always a problem with successful bands: they're measured against their early achievements. But Wolfmother was neither intellectual nor modern; their music was always straightforward, relying on simple riffs, Andrew Stockdale's soaring vocals, and, as already mentioned, their powerful live performances.

What do I really think:

Overall, the album's sound is a bit too muffled for my taste, but the overall sound quality is good. As a prog fan, I enjoy the "simple" rock of the 70s, and that's exactly what I get here. One development is the occasional psychedelic touch in some of the songs ("Ego"). This album is good because it sounds a lot like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. With "Outside," they move in the direction of Britpop and Oasis.

All photos are from my LP, which was provided to me by V2/Bertus. The rights to all motifs, logos, texts, and fonts shown in the photos naturally belong to their respective copyright holders.

No AI was used in the making of this Review.
©11.04.2026