Patrick Wolf is somewhat of an enigma. Recognised as a highly creative, theatrical and intriguing character, Wolf’s music flirts with both the dramatic and the accessible. Indeed, throughout his latest album, Lupercalia, he has demonstrated some significantly longwinded moments of mellow, commercial pop, even gaining a playlist slot on very middle of the road BBC R2 with some of the album’s singles.
Wondering how this conundrum of a performer would transfer on stage, I was at first slightly disappointed by the distinct lack of spectacle (on this most gratuitous of nights) when Wolf...31/10/2011 | Patrick Wolf – O2 Academy, Oxford
Patrick Wolf is somewhat of an enigma. Recognised as a highly creative, theatrical and intriguing character, Wolf’s music flirts with both the dramatic and the accessible. Indeed, throughout his latest album, Lupercalia, he has demonstrated some significantly longwinded moments of mellow, commercial pop, even gaining a playlist slot on very middle of the road BBC R2 with some of the album’s singles.
Wondering how this conundrum of a performer would transfer on stage, I was at first slightly disappointed by the distinct lack of spectacle (on this most gratuitous of nights) when Wolf...Patrick Wolf – Oran Mor, Glasgow
Photos of Patrick Wolf at Oran Mor, Glasgow on 23rd March 2011. Taken by Claire Qugley – www.alcluith.co.uk
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