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Back Round
Rock · 2009

Back Round

High-voltage Australian hard rock defined by thunderous fuzz riffs and piercing vocals. A concentrated burst of 1970s-inspired arena energy.

May 26, 2009 · Modular Recordings

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Back Round is a sonic sledgehammer designed to re-establish Wolfmother as the premier torchbearers of 1970s arena rock. From the first distorted chord, the track radiates a sense of invincibility, channeling the spirit of Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath through a modern, high-gain lens. The production is unapologetically massive, utilizing a wall of sound approach that makes the trio sound like a literal army. It is music that demands to be played at volumes that would make neighbors complain, built on a foundation of thick, fuzzy guitar riffs and a rhythm section that hits with the weight of a falling building.

Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden transition from the chugging verse riff into the soaring, high-register chorus
The brief, chaotic drum fill that bridges the bridge and the final solo
The way the fuzz pedal seems to clip the signal during the opening chord
The moment the main riff drops back in after the atmospheric bridge section

How does Back Round sound next to the rest of Wolfmother's catalogue?

Compressed Loud+2.3σ

The production is built around compressed loud than this artist usually allows.

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