Josiah Wolf, younger brother of Yoni Wolf and lead drummer in WHY?, proves in his premier solo effort, Jet Lag, that his musical versatility far exceeds bounds previously assumed. Josiah plays every instrument on the effort, a feat especially remarkable when one considers that every track fits rather well the overall mood of the album. This mood is rather sublime, but not entirely somber — a bit like the one month anniversary of a serious break-up.
Josiah Wolf – “The Trailer and the Truck”
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The album treads almost exclusively within the realm of faulty relationships, and engages the listener in a rather intimate lifetime of failed love. While Wolf’s vocal range is quite small — lifetime percussionist small — his lyrics are well-crafted, true to life, and perhaps, more than enough to compensate. The heavily percussion-based tracks hit the mark brilliantly, while those based on string instruments are largely hit or miss. However, throughout the album, Wolf’s skillfully composed melodic beats ask that listeners hear each track, while his soft vocals and adept lyricism beg that they listen.
