Werewolf Releases Third Album, “Methods”
Album Review ★ Leanna Hubers ★ @nervousgirlyy ★ 400 Words
Werewolf’s latest release, Methods, is a striking exploration of indie experimentalism. Across eight diverse tracks, Werewolf builds a soundscape that feels both intentional and cinematic..
Werewolf via Lucy Kassel (@bykassel) [left] and @luckyy_gold
1. Hot
The album kicks off with “Hot,” a track that opens gently. With movie-like vibes, it sets the tone for what’s to come. The lyrics hint at wanting to escape something internal, like a fever or fixation. If there are lines repeated or distorted, that might suggest a loop of thought or mania, like being trapped in your own brain while something brews under the surface. It's minimalistic, but catchy.
2. Methods
The title track, “Methods,” stands out as the emotional low point. It blends rhythmic dissonance with lyrics that could refer to the small rituals we use to stay in control when things feel chaotic—whether those are healthy or destructive as if the song is a whisper to the heart when the mind is too tired to speak.
3. The Golden Pearl
Here, the mood shifts. “The Golden Pearl” is unexpectedly tender. It sounds like a memory from a VHS tape. The instrumentation is more minimal and whimsical, letting vocals take center stage. There's a fragility here that feels intentional.
4. Tend To
“Tend To” brings back the vulnerability. Lyrically, it circles around “Tend To” and brings vulnerability back to the forefront. The lyrics seem to reflect on what it means to care for something—or someone—when you're barely holding yourself together.
5. Dirtbomb
With a name like “Dirtbomb,” you'd expect grit, and this track delivers. It’s lo-fi and loud, with steady guitar riffs. There's something cathartic about the noise here, like it’s constantly shaking something loose.
6. Newshirt
“Newshirt” lands as one of the more introspective tracks on the album. It plays like a quiet transitional breath, offering a sense of reluctant calm. The lyrics hint at trying to feel new in something familiar, like pulling on something clean after a long stretch of emotional wear.
7. Don't Want
“Don’t Want” captures a sense of numbness, driven by lyrics that repeat, unravel, and resist resolution. It’s starkly minimal, almost daring the listener to sit with the discomfort it creates. One of the rawest and most emotionally bare moments on the record.
8. The Recipe
Closing track “The Recipe” ties the album together with a slow, unraveling fade-out. It’s subtly dissonant, leaving behind a feeling of ambiguity. It’s the kind of ending that lingers in the background.
Final Thoughts:
Methods is a compelling listen, showing Werewolf’s ability to embrace vulnerability. It’s a record that leaves a mark.
If you like early Sonic Youth, Foo Fighters, or Black Country New Road, this album is definitely worth your time.
