Wolf and Wolf - Self Titled (1984) Vinyl LP • Don't Take The Candy, New Wave

Catalog Number:

6046CL

Musical Styles:

1980s, Art Rock, Experimental Rock, Folk Rock, Garage Rock, Indie Rock, Lo-Fi, Psychedelic Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record Grade:

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

GOLD PROMO stamp on front, with promo text on label. Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back); sticker-residue on front near top-right. Inner-sleeve is original (picture/lyrics/credits). Spine is clean and easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. 'X' marked on one side of label. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Talk Of The Town
2. Katmandu
3. Don't Take The Candy
4. Living In A Boy's World
5. Double You
6. The Water's Full Of Sharks
7. Too Much Or Too Little
8. Cracks In The Ceiling
9. Dumme Spiele
10. War Of Nerves

About The Record:

Wolf And Wolf, by Wolf and Wolf, is a captivating synthpop/new wave album that weaves intricate electronic soundscapes with emotive vocals, evoking the polished sophistication of 1980s acts like Depeche Mode and early Human League while incorporating adventurous global touches, such as the German-language track Dumme Spiele. A historically significant one-off project from the Los Angeles-based duo of vocalist/lyricist John Nelson and multi-instrumentalist Steve Nelson (unrelated despite the shared surname), it was meticulously recorded at the renowned Plant Studios in Sausalito, California, utilizing cutting-edge synthesizers and samplers to create a timeless, radio-ready sheen. Unique in its promo vinyl origins and the fact that every track was crafted with single potential in mind, the album stands out for its thematic depth exploring love, deception, and urban intrigue. Fan-favorites include the upbeat opener Don't Take The Candy for its infectious hooks and the brooding Katmandu, praised for its exotic, rhythmic allure, while Talk Of The Town and War Of Nerves are cherished for their dramatic builds and lyrical intensity. Though it garnered critical acclaim for its innovative production, the album flew under the commercial radar without charting singles.