Patrick Wolf - The Magic Position

So, who knew that Patrick Wolf had a new album, and didn't tell me? You're in trouble. Let me say first: Pat Wolf does not disappoint. With every new addition to the music world that a musician releases, I am always wary—-is this album the one that ends a decade of beautiful music? Well, no worries here. The first track, Overture, introduces itself politely and eloquently. It is smooth, soaring, and a perfect beginning. Magic Position, the album's single, has a distinctly motown feel to it, and makes a statement about the rest of the album; expect something a little different from each song. Magpie and Augustine are two of my favorites. Classy and beautiful. Piano and violin dominate Magpie, and the song has a very interesting second voice towards the end, which makes the otherwise-typical ballad-like song into a Patrick Wolf goodie. Augustine is reminiscent of Wind of the Wires, from Wind in the Wires. Secret Garden is an unexpected electronic rash, and is quite noisy. Enchanted spins like a record from the 20's, and combines that style with Wolf's own quite nicely. The only track on this album that does Wolf no justice is the messy "Get Lost", which is the perfect title for it. Overall: very impressive and likeable. Patrick Wolf has a unique sound, lyric, and goal. This album doesn't disappoint, although it doesn't create a separate identity from his other albums, and sounds a bit tired towards the end.