The Wolf (Andrew W.K. album)
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The Wolf is the second major-label album by hard rock
solo artist Andrew W.K.
, released on Island Records
.
he split the chore with studio musicians. The Wolf spawned the singles "Never Let Down" and "Tear It Up".
This album was originally titled "Blow Your Bone", but the title was deemed "Too offensive" by Island Records
, so Andrew opted to use the name "The Wolf". Cover art was even made with the original title, but it differed from the cover art of "The Wolf". It is not known whether the album had different material on it, as the only actual thing referencing the title was an ad made just before the album's release. The release date on the ad for "Blow Your Bone" did not change from the date that The Wolf was actually released.
The Japan release of this album came with a bonus DVD, with behind the scenes footage (mainly shot in Japan) that cannot be found on any other release.
releases that were test marketed in two cities: Boston and Seattle. The DualDisc
has the standard album on one side, and bonus material on the second side.
The DualDisc version was never reissued after the very limited test market run.
The Japan import has two extra tracks:
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
solo artist Andrew W.K.
Andrew W.K.
Andrew W.K. is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, entertainer, and motivational speaker. He is the host of the television series Destroy Build Destroy.-Early life & career:Andrew Wilkes-Krier was born in Stanford, California, and grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan...
, released on Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
.
History
In spite of Andrew's party-oriented debut, The Wolf was a more elaborate and ornate effort, with insightful lyrics and a more melodic sound. This did not stop it from being successful. The album also found Andrew playing all of the instruments on the album, whereas on I Get WetI Get Wet
I Get Wet is the major-label debut album from solo artist Andrew W.K.. It is noted for its controversial artwork as well as its hit singles "Party Hard" and "She Is Beautiful".-Release history:...
he split the chore with studio musicians. The Wolf spawned the singles "Never Let Down" and "Tear It Up".
This album was originally titled "Blow Your Bone", but the title was deemed "Too offensive" by Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
, so Andrew opted to use the name "The Wolf". Cover art was even made with the original title, but it differed from the cover art of "The Wolf". It is not known whether the album had different material on it, as the only actual thing referencing the title was an ad made just before the album's release. The release date on the ad for "Blow Your Bone" did not change from the date that The Wolf was actually released.
The Japan release of this album came with a bonus DVD, with behind the scenes footage (mainly shot in Japan) that cannot be found on any other release.
DualDisc version
This album was included among a group of 15 DualDiscDualDisc
DualDisc was a type of double-sided optical disc product developed by a group of record companies including EMI Music, Universal Music Group, Sony/BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and 5.1 Entertainment Group and later under the aegis of the Recording Industry Association of America...
releases that were test marketed in two cities: Boston and Seattle. The DualDisc
DualDisc
DualDisc was a type of double-sided optical disc product developed by a group of record companies including EMI Music, Universal Music Group, Sony/BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and 5.1 Entertainment Group and later under the aegis of the Recording Industry Association of America...
has the standard album on one side, and bonus material on the second side.
The DualDisc version was never reissued after the very limited test market run.
Track listing
- "Victory Strikes Again" – 2:09
- "Long Live the Party" – 4:00
- "Tear It Up" – 3:55
- "Free Jumps" – 3:33
- "Never Let Down" – 3:58
- "Your Rules" – 2:27
- "The Song" – 4:17
- "Make Sex" – 0:44
- "Totally Stupid" – 4:30
- "Really in Love" – 4:42
- "The End of Our Lives" – 4:49
- "I Love Music" – 4:19
The Japan import has two extra tracks:
- "Party HardParty Hard"Party Hard" is a song by Andrew W.K., first released as a single in 2001 and included on his first album I Get Wet. The song provided Andrew W.K. with his first mainstream hit, reaching number 14 of the UK Singles Charts upon release....
" (live)
- "She Is BeautifulShe Is Beautiful"She Is Beautiful" is the second single released by Andrew W.K. in 2002. It contains four previously released tracks and the video for "She Is Beautiful". This song was used in the introduction of American Pie: Band Camp and also appears on the soundtrack to the films Out Cold and Freaky Friday . ...
" (live)
Personnel
- Andrew W.K.Andrew W.K.Andrew W.K. is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, entertainer, and motivational speaker. He is the host of the television series Destroy Build Destroy.-Early life & career:Andrew Wilkes-Krier was born in Stanford, California, and grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan...
- vocals, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - Ken Andrews - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Jimmy Coup - guitar
- Erik Payne - guitar
- Frank Werner - guitar
- Gregg Roberts - bass
- Donald TardyDonald TardyDonald 'Don' Tardy is the drummer of death metal band Obituary and the brother of John Tardy, who is the lead singer of the band. Besides Obituary, they have a band called Tardy Brothers, where Donald also plays guitar and bass, as well as drums. Donald also played drums for Andrew W.K on the...
- drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Backing Vocals [Additional] - Billy Trudel (tracks: 1, 5, 10, 11)
- Edited By - Roger Lian
- Engineer - Ryan Boesch
- Mastered By - Howie Weinberg
- Mixed By - Dave Way
- Mixed By [Additional] - Lior Goldenberg
- Producer - Andrew W.K.
- Recorded By - Ryan Boesch
- Recorded By [Additional] - Lior Goldenberg
Trivia
- Track 9, "Totally Stupid," was the theme song for Andrew's short-lived MTVMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
reality show, Your Friend, Andrew W.K.Your Friend, Andrew WKYour Friend, Andrew WK was a reality show on MTV2 starring musician Andrew W.K..In the show, people write letters to the white denim-clad rocker, and he answers some on the air. Letters that will not be helped by an answer are overseen by Andrew himself; he does this by traveling to wherever the... - Track 6, Your Rules was briefly played during a segment of the British TV science programme Brainiac: Science AbuseBrainiac: Science AbuseBrainiac: Science Abuse is a British entertainment TV show with a science motif. Numerous experiments are carried out in each show, often to verify whether common conceptions are true or simply to create impressive explosions...