Wolfmother - Dimensions

Genre rock Publisher Modular/Interscope External Links Wolfmother Modular

Dimensions, the promising four-song debut EP from the Australian trio Wolfmother is also one of the most diverse. Starting off with a song influenced by the White Stripes and ending with one influenced by Pink Floyd, the question begged to be asked is: How many bands are proficient at both styles?

"Dimension" starts off the record with an attention-grabbing wail from frontman Andrew Stockdale and follows it with a lot of garage-rock fervor and stomp. "Mind's Eye" is an impressive composition, switching from psychedelic balladry to a power ballad to boogie-flavored rock complete with meaty power chords. There's an organ solo thrown in the middle for good measure. Very ELP, so very Prog.

Regardless of what style they embrace, Wolfmother can't help but write melodic songs. The production is a little dirty, which better suits the garage-rock-type numbers as opposed to the psychedelic ones. Meanwhile, the use of solos, be they guitar or organ, are tasteful and fit organically. In other words, there's no showing off. The big fear is that a classic-rock-worshipping band like Wolfmother's attempts to pull off some flashy wank may land themselves in foreign, sketchy territory. Wolfmother, however, prides themselves on knowing where they're going and have their instrumentation down pat.