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In the UK there is a growing movement of bands that are revisiting 70s progressive and classic rock. Diagonal and Litmus would be examples although compared to Wolf People they explore the more progressive side of the spectrum. I got turned on to Wolf People a couple of years ago, purchasing a CD-EP they marketed themselves. I was struck by the similarities to 70s British blues legends The Groundhogs. Now signed to hot indi label Jagjaguar, Wolf People have delivered the goods with their first proper full length album. It was apparently recorded in a converted chicken barn on a 17th century Welsh mansion and while I can't say the album sounds like it was recorded 400 years ago it definitely doesn't sound like a modern recording.
If anything the band has amped up the psychedelic/hard rock quotient but still are rooted in a bluesy sound. Guitarist Jack Sharp tears it up from beginning to end. You will definitely be reminded of The Groundhogs, Human Beast, Incredible Hog and dare I utter the magic words Cream? The occassional use of flute vaguely adds the whiff of early Tull but that's the cherry on top. Highly recommended.
You can preview a healthy chunk of the album here: Hear for yourself: Wolf People's MySpace Page