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{{short description|2005 studio album by Wolfmother}}
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{{Infobox album {{Infobox album
| name = Wolfmother | name = Wolfmother
| type = studio | type = studio
| artist = ] | artist = ]
| cover = Wolfmother_album_cover.jpg | cover = Wolfmother album cover.jpg
| alt = | alt =
| released = 31 October 2005 | released = {{start date|2005|10|31|df=y}}
| recorded = June–September 2005 at Sound City Studios, Los Angeles, California, US | recorded = June–September 2005
| studio = ], Los Angeles, California
| venue =
| genre = {{hlist|]|]|]|]}}
| studio =
| length = 51:17 (Australian version)<br>54:27 (International version)
| genre = ], ], ], ]
| label = ]
| length = 51:17
| label = ] | producer = ]
| producer = ] | prev_title = ]
| prev_year = 2004
| prev_title = ]
| next_title = ]
| prev_year = 2004
| next_year = 2006
| next_title = ]
| next_year = 2006 | misc =
{{Singles
| name = Wolfmother
| type = studio
| single1 = ]
| single1date = 16 October 2005
| single2 = ]
| single2date = 26 February 2006
| single3 = ]
| single3date = 17 April 2006
| single4 = ]
| single4date = 17 June 2006
| single5 = ]
| single5date = 18 September 2006
| single6 = ]
| single6date = 28 October 2006
}}
}} }}
'''''Wolfmother''''' is the debut ] by Australian ] band ], originally released on 31 October 2005 in Australia. The album was later released internationally at various dates in 2006, with the addition of "]" and a rearranged track listing. ''Wolfmother'' peaked at number three on the Australian ]<ref name="AUS">{{cite web|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discography Wolfmother |accessdate=2008-10-12 |publisher=australian-charts.com |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6ZkHDAcMj?url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |archivedate=3 July 2015 |df= }}</ref> and was certified five times platinum by the ].<ref name="ARIA07">{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesARIACharts-Accreditations-2007Albums.htm |title=ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2007 Albums |date=31 December 2007 |accessdate=2008-10-12 |publisher=] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080807134101/http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesARIACharts-Accreditations-2007Albums.htm |archivedate=7 August 2008 |df=dmy }}</ref> Six singles were released from Wolfmother's debut album: "]" (with "Woman"), "]", "]", "]", "Love Train" and "]", the latter of which charted the highest at number eight on the ].<ref name="AUS" /> The ], which is taken from ''The Sea Witch'' by ], shows a nymph standing against a blue/orange sky, on a rock, though because it displays nudity the album is sold in ] stores with an alternate cover featuring simply the band's white logo against a black background. It is the only album to feature co-founding members ] and ], who left the band in August 2008. '''''Wolfmother''''' is the debut ] by Australian ] band ], originally released on 31 October 2005 in Australia. The album was later released internationally at various dates in 2006, with the addition of "]" and a rearranged track listing. ''Wolfmother'' peaked at number three on the Australian ]<ref name="AUS">{{cite web|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discography Wolfmother |access-date=2008-10-12 |publisher=australian-charts.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721124136/http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |archive-date=21 July 2015 }}</ref> and was certified five times platinum by the ].<ref name="ARIA07">{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesARIACharts-Accreditations-2007Albums.htm |title=ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2007 Albums |date=31 December 2007 |access-date=2008-10-12 |publisher=] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080807134101/http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesARIACharts-Accreditations-2007Albums.htm |archive-date=7 August 2008}}</ref> Six singles were released from Wolfmother's debut album: "]" (with "Woman"), "]", "]", "]", "Love Train" and "]", the latter of which charted the highest at number eight on the ].<ref name="AUS" /> The ], which is taken from ''The Sea Witch'' by ], shows a nymph standing against a blue/orange sky, on a rock, though because it displays nudity the album is sold in ] stores with an alternate cover featuring simply the band's white logo against a black background. It is the only album to feature co-founding members ] and ], who left the band in August 2008.

At the ], the album won Australian Album of the Year.<ref name="2005winner">{{cite web|title = The J Award 2005|website = ]|url = https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/jawards/05/|publisher = ]|year = 2005|access-date =15 August 2020}}</ref>


==Release and reception== ==Release and reception==
{{Album ratings {{Music ratings
| MC = 76/100<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/wolfmother/wolfmother|title=Reviews for Wolfmother by Wolfmother - Metacritic|publisher=]|accessdate=2014-09-17}}</ref> | MC = 76/100<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/wolfmother/wolfmother|title=Reviews for Wolfmother by Wolfmother - Metacritic|publisher=]|access-date=2014-09-17}}</ref>
| rev1 = ] | rev1 = ]
| rev1Score = {{rating|3.5|5}} | rev1Score = {{rating|3.5|5}}
| rev2 = '']'' | rev2 = '']''
| rev2Score = {{rating|4|5}} | rev2Score = {{rating|4|5}}
| rev3 = '']'' | rev3 = '']''
| rev3Score = {{Rating|7|10}} | rev3Score = {{Rating|7|10}}
| rev4 = ] | rev4 = '']''
| rev4Score = (7.5/10) | rev4Score = 7.5/10
| rev5 = '']'' | rev5 = '']''
| rev5Score = (favorable) | rev5Score = (favourable)
}} }}
''Wolfmother'' was first issued in Australia on 30 October 2005 through ].<ref name="PDF">{{cite web |url=http://www.wma.com/wolfmother/Bio/wolfmother_bio.pdf |title=Wolfmother Bio |format=PDF |accessdate=2008-10-12 |publisher=] }}</ref> Prior to its release it was played on high rotation on radio station ], and as a result was the featured album of the week starting 28 October,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/review/album/s1492744.htm |title=Wolfmother |work=Triple J Music Reviews |date=28 October 2005 |publisher=] |accessdate=2008-08-13 }}</ref> won both the inaugural ]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/jaward/2005.htm |title=The J Award 2005 |publisher=] |accessdate=2008-08-13 }}</ref> and the listener's choice Album of the Year.<ref name="PDF" /> It also contributed a record total of six songs to the ] chart, of which the highest was "]" at {{abbr|No.|number}}&nbsp;6.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/history/2005.htm |title=2005 |work=Hottest 100 History |publisher=] |accessdate=2008-08-13 }}</ref> By 2007, the album had been certified five times platinum<ref name="ARIA07" /> and had peaked at No.&nbsp;3.<ref name="AUS" /> ''Wolfmother'' was first issued in Australia on 30 October 2005 through ].<ref name="PDF">{{cite web |url=http://www.wma.com/wolfmother/Bio/wolfmother_bio.pdf |title=Wolfmother Bio|access-date=2008-10-12 |publisher=] }}</ref> Prior to its release it was played on high rotation on radio station ], and as a result was the featured album of the week starting 28 October,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/review/album/s1492744.htm |title=Wolfmother |work=Triple J Music Reviews |date=28 October 2005 |publisher=] |access-date=2008-08-13 }}</ref> won both the inaugural ]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/jaward/2005.htm |title=The J Award 2005 |publisher=] |access-date=2008-08-13 }}</ref> and the listener's choice Album of the Year.<ref name="PDF" /> It also contributed a record total of six songs to the ] chart, of which the highest was "]" at {{abbr|No.|number}}&nbsp;6.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/history/2005.htm |title=2005 |work=Hottest 100 History |publisher=] |access-date=2008-08-13 }}</ref> By 2007, the album had been certified five times platinum<ref name="ARIA07" /> and had peaked at No.&nbsp;3.<ref name="AUS" />


For the international release of the album, the track listing was tweaked slightly and "Love Train", previously released as the B-side to "White Unicorn", was added. It was not as well received in the UK and the US as in Australia, though ''Wolfmother'' still managed to reach No.&nbsp;25<ref name="UK">{{cite web|url=http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=934 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122235419/http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=934 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=2009-01-22 |title=Chart Stats - Wolfmother |publisher=Chart Stats |accessdate=2008-09-01 }}</ref> and No.&nbsp;22<ref name="US-A">{{cite web |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=wolfmother|chart=all}} |title= Artist Chart History - Wolfmother |publisher='']'' |accessdate=2008-09-01 }}</ref> respectively. By 2007 it had also been certified gold by the ],<ref name="BPI">{{cite web |url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/platinum/platinumright.asp?rq=search_plat&r_id=32676 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122212620/http://www.bpi.co.uk/platinum/platinumright.asp?rq=search_plat&r_id=32676 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=2009-01-22 |title=Platinum Awards Content |accessdate=2008-10-12 |publisher=] }} </ref> the ]<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=wolfmother&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2008&sort=Artist&perPage=25 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130201202225/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=wolfmother&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2008&sort=Artist&perPage=25 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=1 February 2013 |title=Search Results |date=4 October 2008 |accessdate=2008-10-12 |publisher=] }}</ref> and the ].<ref name="CRIA">{{cite web|url=http://www.cria.ca/gold/0207_g.php |title=Gold & Platinum - January 2005 |accessdate=2008-10-12 |publisher=] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208025415/http://www.cria.ca/gold/0207_g.php |archivedate=8 February 2012 |df= }}</ref> For the international release of the album, the track listing was tweaked slightly and "Love Train", previously released as the B-side to "White Unicorn", was added. It was not as well received in the UK and the US as in Australia, though ''Wolfmother'' still managed to reach No.&nbsp;25<ref name="UK">{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artists/ |title=The Official Charts Company - Wolfmother |publisher=] |access-date=2008-09-01 }}</ref> and No.&nbsp;22<ref name="US-A">{{cite magazine |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=wolfmother|chart=all}} |title= Artist Chart History - Wolfmother |magazine=] |access-date=2008-09-01 }}</ref> respectively. By 2007 it had also been certified gold by the ],<ref name="BPI">{{cite web |url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/platinum/platinumright.asp?rq=search_plat&r_id=32676 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122212620/http://www.bpi.co.uk/platinum/platinumright.asp?rq=search_plat&r_id=32676 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-01-22 |title=Platinum Awards Content |access-date=2008-10-12 |publisher=] }}</ref> the ]<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=wolfmother&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2008&sort=Artist&perPage=25 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201202225/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=wolfmother&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2008&sort=Artist&perPage=25 |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 February 2013 |title=Search Results |date=4 October 2008 |access-date=2008-10-12 |publisher=] }}</ref> and the ].<ref name="CRIA">{{cite web|url=http://www.cria.ca/gold/0207_g.php |title=Gold & Platinum - January 2005 |access-date=2008-10-12 |publisher=] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208025415/http://www.cria.ca/gold/0207_g.php |archive-date=8 February 2012 }}</ref>


Upon its release, ''Wolfmother'' received mainly positive reviews from critics. It was named 15th greatest album of 2006 by ''Rolling Stone'' magazine. The album's sound was compared to such 1960s and 1970s ] and ] bands as ]<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r822374|pure_url=yes}} |title=Wolfmother > Overview |publisher=] |accessdate=2008-10-12 |last=Erlewine |first=Stephen Thomas }}</ref><ref name="theage">{{cite web |url=http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/theage_albumreview.html |title=Wolfmother : Wolfmother: (Universal) |last=Donovan |first=Patrick |accessdate=2008-10-12 |publisher=] (originally published by '']'') |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080528201815/http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/theage_albumreview.html |archivedate = 2008-05-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/daily_telegraph.html |title=Listen up: album of the week |last=Downie |first=Stephen |publisher=] (originally published by '']'') |accessdate=2008-10-12 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080427001158/http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/daily_telegraph.html |archivedate = 2008-04-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/23309/Wolfmother_Wolfmother |title=Wolfmother |publisher=] |accessdate=2008-10-12 |last=Byrom |first=Cory D. |date=25 April 2006 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081015153556/http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/23309/Wolfmother_Wolfmother |archivedate=15 October 2008 |df= }}</ref><ref name="rolling">{{cite web |url=http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/rollingstone_albumreview.html |title=Ham of the Gods |publisher=] (originally published by '']'') |accessdate=2008-10-12 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080528201810/http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/rollingstone_albumreview.html |archivedate = 2008-05-28}}</ref> and ],<ref name="allmusic" /><ref name="theage" /><ref name="rolling" /><ref name="q">{{cite web|url=http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/q_wolfmother_album_review.htm |title=Wolfmother : Wolfmother |last=Everley |first=Dave |accessdate=2008-10-12 |publisher=] (originally published by '']'') |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080917131831/http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/q_wolfmother_album_review.htm |archivedate=17 September 2008 }}</ref> as well as more modern bands including ]<ref name="allmusic" /><ref name="theage" /> and ],<ref name="allmusic" /><ref name="theage" /><ref name="q" /> though this led some reviewers to go as far as accusing the trio of "ripping off" such bands.<ref name="rolling" /> '']'' were somewhat less critical, describing the music as "Far from rocket science, but immense fun nonetheless".<ref name="q" /> '']'' gave the album 9/10, describing it as "ruddy marvellous", adding that it "can't fail to bowl you over".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/total_guitar.html |title=WOLFMOTHER |publisher='']'' |last=Ascott |first=Phil |accessdate=2008-08-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208213037/http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/total_guitar.html |archivedate=8 December 2008 }}</ref> The Record Review also praised the band and its debut, remarking that if they "continue to produce such epic songs and memorable riffs, there’s no doubt they will be at the forefront of rock and roll for years to come."<ref>{{cite web|last=Rice |first=Ian |url=http://recordreview.wordpress.com/2006/05/18/wolfmother-a-rock-revival/ |title=Wolfmother: A Rock Revival |publisher=Recordreview.wordpress.com |date=2006-05-18 |accessdate=2011-08-13}}</ref> Upon its release, ''Wolfmother'' received mainly positive reviews from critics. It was named 15th greatest album of 2006 by ''Rolling Stone'' magazine. The album's sound was compared to such 1960s and 1970s ] and ] bands as ]<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r822374|pure_url=yes}} |title=Wolfmother > Overview |website=] |access-date=2008-10-12 |last=Erlewine |first=Stephen Thomas }}</ref><ref name="theage">{{cite web |url=http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/theage_albumreview.html |title=Wolfmother : Wolfmother: (Universal) |last=Donovan |first=Patrick |access-date=2008-10-12 |publisher=] (originally published by ]) |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080528201815/http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/theage_albumreview.html |archive-date = 2008-05-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/daily_telegraph.html |title=Listen up: album of the week |last=Downie |first=Stephen |publisher=] (originally published by ]) |access-date=2008-10-12 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080427001158/http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/daily_telegraph.html |archive-date = 2008-04-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/23309/Wolfmother_Wolfmother |title=Wolfmother |publisher=] |access-date=2008-10-12 |last=Byrom |first=Cory D. |date=25 April 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081015153556/http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/23309/Wolfmother_Wolfmother |archive-date=15 October 2008 }}</ref><ref name="rolling">{{cite web |url=http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/rollingstone_albumreview.html |title=Ham of the Gods |publisher=] (originally published by ]) |access-date=2008-10-12 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080528201810/http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/rollingstone_albumreview.html |archive-date = 2008-05-28}}</ref> and ],<ref name="allmusic" /><ref name="theage" /><ref name="rolling" /><ref name="q">{{cite web|url=http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/q_wolfmother_album_review.htm |title=Wolfmother : Wolfmother |last=Everley |first=Dave |access-date=2008-10-12 |publisher=] (originally published by ]) |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080917131831/http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/q_wolfmother_album_review.htm |archive-date=17 September 2008 }}</ref> as well as more modern bands including ]<ref name="allmusic" /><ref name="theage" /> and ],<ref name="allmusic" /><ref name="theage" /><ref name="q" /> though this led some reviewers to go as far as accusing the trio of "ripping off" such bands.<ref name="rolling" /> '']'' were somewhat less critical, describing the music as "Far from rocket science, but immense fun nonetheless".<ref name="q" /> '']'' gave the album 9/10, describing it as "ruddy marvellous", adding that it "can't fail to bowl you over".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/total_guitar.html |title=WOLFMOTHER |magazine=] |last=Ascott |first=Phil |access-date=2008-08-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208213037/http://www.wolfmother.com/articles/total_guitar.html |archive-date=8 December 2008 }}</ref> The Record Review also praised the band and its debut, remarking that if they "continue to produce such epic songs and memorable riffs, there’s no doubt they will be at the forefront of rock and roll for years to come."<ref>{{cite web|last=Rice |first=Ian |url=http://recordreview.wordpress.com/2006/05/18/wolfmother-a-rock-revival/ |title=Wolfmother: A Rock Revival |publisher=Recordreview.wordpress.com |date=2006-05-18 |access-date=2011-08-13}}</ref>


Following the release of the debut, Yahoo! critic Rob O'Connor noted them as number 15 on his list of 'The Greatest Australian Acts' on his 'List of the Day' blog.<ref name="new.music.yahoo.com">{{cite web|url=http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/listoftheday/100064/the-25-greatest-australian-acts/ |title=The 25 Greatest Australian Acts - List Of The Day |publisher=New.music.yahoo.com |date=2008-10-20 |accessdate=2011-08-13}}</ref> Furthermore, he compared their sound to be more reminiscent of ] bands like ], Toe Fat Revival, ] and ], rather than comparing them to straight forward hard rock bands like ].<ref name="new.music.yahoo.com" /> Following the release of the debut, Yahoo! critic Rob O'Connor noted them as number 15 on his list of 'The Greatest Australian Acts' on his 'List of the Day' blog.<ref name="new.music.yahoo.com">{{cite web|url=http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/listoftheday/100064/the-25-greatest-australian-acts/ |title=The 25 Greatest Australian Acts - List of the Day |publisher=New.music.yahoo.com |date=2008-10-20 |access-date=2011-08-13}}</ref> Furthermore, he compared their sound to be more reminiscent of ] bands like ], Toe Fat Revival, ] and ], rather than comparing them to straight forward hard rock bands like ].<ref name="new.music.yahoo.com" />
] of ] fame has gone on record as a huge fan of the debut, noting their debut to be "awesome", and that following its release, he would listen to it "every day".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KriA1okBU8g&feature=PlayList&p=DBE8EAC575BEE064&playnext=1&index=13 |title=Metallica Working Extra Hard To Compete, Music And Payola - Youtube |publisher=Au.youtube.com |date=2007-05-05 |accessdate=2011-08-13}}</ref> In 2009, the song "Vagabond" was used in the movie '']''. The song "Apple Tree" was used in the trailer for '']''. The song "Dimension" was used in season 3, episode 16 of '']''. ] of ] fame has gone on record as a huge fan of the debut, noting their debut to be "awesome", and that following its release, he would listen to it "every day".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KriA1okBU8g&feature=PlayList&p=DBE8EAC575BEE064&playnext=1&index=13 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/KriA1okBU8g |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Metallica Working Extra Hard To Compete, Music And Payola - Youtube |via=YouTube |date=2007-05-05 |access-date=2011-08-13}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In 2009, the song "Vagabond" was used in the movie '']''. The song "Apple Tree" was used in the trailer for '']''. The song "Dimension" was used in season 3, episode 16 of '']''.
"Dimension" was also used in the soundtrack of the game ].


The album has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. The album has sold over one million copies worldwide.


==Track listings== ==Track listings==
All songs written and composed by ], ] and ]. All songs written and composed by ], ] and ].
===Original Australian version===

{{track listing {{track listing
| headline = Original Australian version
| title1 = Colossal | title1 = Colossal
| length1 = 5:02 | length1 = 5:02
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| length12 = 3:47 | length12 = 3:47
}} }}
===International version===
{{track listing {{track listing
| headline = International Version
| title1 = Dimension | title1 = Dimension
| length1 = 4:21 | length1 = 4:21
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| length13 = 3:50 | length13 = 3:50
}} }}
===United States 14-track edition===
{{track listing {{track listing
| collapsed = yes
| headline = United States 14-track edition
| title14 = Colossal | title14 = Colossal
| note14 = Live at the ] | note14 = Live at the ]
| length14 = 5:52 | length14 = 5:52
}} }}
===United States 15-track edition===
{{track listing {{track listing
| collapsed = yes
| headline = United States 15-track edition
| title14 = Woman | title14 = Woman
| note14 = ] remix | note14 = ] remix
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| length15 = 5:44 | length15 = 5:44
}} }}
===10th anniversary deluxe edition===
{{track listing {{track listing
| headline = Bonus B-Sides
| collapsed = yes
| headline = 10th anniversary deluxe edition – {{nobold|Bonus B-Sides}}
| title14 = The Earth's Rotation Around the Sun | title14 = The Earth's Rotation Around the Sun
| length14 = 2:48 | length14 = 2:48
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}} }}
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| headline = Disc 2: Demos, B-sides & Live Tracks
| collapsed = yes
| headline = 10th anniversary deluxe edition – CD2 {{nobold|– Demos, B-sides & Live Tracks}}
| title1 = Dimension | title1 = Dimension
| note1 = Demo | note1 = Demo
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;Wolfmother '''Wolfmother'''
*] – ], ] *] – vocals, guitar
*] – ], ] *] – bass, keyboards
*] – ] *] – drums
;Guest musicians '''Guest musicians'''
*Lenny Castro – ] on "Apple Tree", "Witchcraft" and "Love Train" *] – percussion on "Apple Tree", "Witchcraft" and "Love Train"
*Dan Higgins – ] on "Witchcraft" *Dan Higgins – flute on "Witchcraft"
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;Additional personnel '''Additional personnel'''
*] &ndash; ], ], percussion on "Colossal", "Where Eagles Have Been", "Vagabond" and "Love Train" *] – ], ], percussion on "Colossal", "Where Eagles Have Been", "Vagabond" and "Love Train"
*Ryan Castle &ndash; ] *Ryan Castle – ]
*Stephen Marcussen &ndash; ] *Stephen Marcussen – ]
*Andy Brohard &ndash; digital editing, assistant engineering, ] editing *Andy Brohard – digital editing, assistant engineering, ] editing
*Cameron Barton &ndash; assistant engineering *Cameron Barton – assistant engineering
*Pete Martinez &ndash; assistant engineering *Pete Martinez – assistant engineering
*] &ndash; cover painting *] – cover painting
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==Charts and certifications== ==Charts==
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{|class="wikitable"
===Weekly charts===
{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|- |-
!Chart (2005–2006) !Chart (2005–2006)
!Peak !Peak
|- |-
|]<ref name="AUS" /> !scope="row"|]<ref name="AUS" />
| style="text-align:center;"|3 | style="text-align:center;"|3
|- |-
|Austrian Albums Chart<ref>{{cite web |url=http://austriancharts.at/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discographie Wolfmother |accessdate=2008-09-27 |publisher=austriancharts.at |language=German }}</ref> !scope="row"|Austrian Albums Chart<ref>{{cite web |url=http://austriancharts.at/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discographie Wolfmother |access-date=2008-09-27 |publisher=austriancharts.at |language=de }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|59 | style="text-align:center;"|59
|- |-
! scope="row"| ] (])<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20060614224707/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/ALBUMS.html|archivedate=June 14, 2006|url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/ALBUMS.html|title=Top 100 Albums|website=]|url-status=usurped|accessdate=November 29, 2023}}</ref>
|Danish Albums Chart<ref>{{cite web |url=http://danishcharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discography Wolfmother |accessdate=2008-09-27 |publisher=danishcharts.com }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"| 29
|-
!scope="row"|Danish Albums Chart<ref>{{cite web |url=https://danishcharts.dk/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discography Wolfmother |access-date=2008-09-27 |publisher=danishcharts.dk }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|33 | style="text-align:center;"|33
|- |-
|Finnish Albums Chart<ref>{{cite web |url=http://finnishcharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discography Wolfmother |accessdate=2008-09-27 |publisher=finnishcharts.com }}</ref> !scope="row"|Finnish Albums Chart<ref>{{cite web |url=http://finnishcharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discography Wolfmother |access-date=2008-09-27 |publisher=finnishcharts.com }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|27 | style="text-align:center;"|27
|- |-
|French Albums Chart<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lescharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discographie Wolfmother |accessdate=2008-09-27 |publisher=lescharts.com |language=French }}</ref> !scope="row"|French Albums Chart<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lescharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discographie Wolfmother |access-date=2008-09-27 |publisher=lescharts.com |language=fr }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|149 | style="text-align:center;"|149
|- |-
|]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://germancharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discographie Wolfmother |accessdate=2008-09-27 |publisher=germancharts.com |language=German }}</ref> !scope="row"|]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://germancharts.de/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discographie Wolfmother |access-date=2008-09-27 |publisher=germancharts.com |language=de }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|50 | style="text-align:center;"|50
|- |-
|]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://irish-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discography Wolfmother |accessdate=2008-09-27 |publisher=irish-charts.com }}</ref> !scope="row"|]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://irish-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discography Wolfmother |access-date=2008-09-27 |publisher=irish-charts.com }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|68 | style="text-align:center;"|68
|- |-
|]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/384375/products/658116/1/ |title=狼牙生誕! |publisher=Oricon ME inc. |language=Japanese |accessdate=January 20, 2019}}</ref> !scope="row"|]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/384375/products/658116/1/ |title=狼牙生誕! |publisher=Oricon ME inc. |language=ja |access-date=20 January 2019}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|65 | style="text-align:center;"|65
|- |-
|]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dutchcharts.nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discografie Wolfmother |accessdate=2008-09-27 |publisher=dutchcharts.nl |language=Dutch }}</ref> !scope="row"|]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dutchcharts.nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discografie Wolfmother |access-date=2008-09-27 |publisher=dutchcharts.nl |language=nl }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|23 | style="text-align:center;"|23
|- |-
|]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://norwegiancharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discography Wolfmother |accessdate=2008-09-27 |publisher=norwegiancharts.com }}</ref> !scope="row"|]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://norwegiancharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discography Wolfmother |access-date=2008-09-27 |publisher=norwegiancharts.com }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|8 | style="text-align:center;"|8
|- |-
|Swedish Albums Chart<ref>{{cite web |url=http://swedishcharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discography Wolfmother |accessdate=2008-09-27 |publisher=swedishcharts.com }}</ref> !scope="row"|Swedish Albums Chart<ref>{{cite web |url=http://swedishcharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discography Wolfmother |access-date=2008-09-27 |publisher=swedishcharts.com }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|27 | style="text-align:center;"|27
|- |-
|Swiss Albums Chart<ref>{{cite web |url=http://swisscharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discography Wolfmother |accessdate=2008-09-27 |publisher=swisscharts.com }}</ref> !scope="row"|Swiss Albums Chart<ref>{{cite web |url=http://swisscharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wolfmother |title=Discography Wolfmother |access-date=2008-09-27 |publisher=swisscharts.com }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|64 | style="text-align:center;"|64
|- |-
|]<ref name="UK" /> !scope="row"|]<ref name="UK" />
| style="text-align:center;"|25 | style="text-align:center;"|25
|- |-
|US ]<ref name="US-A" /> !scope="row"|US ]<ref name="US-A" />
| style="text-align:center;"|22 | style="text-align:center;"|22
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===Decade-end charts===
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!scope="col"|Chart (2000–2009)
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!Certification
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!scope="row"| Australian Albums (ARIA)<ref name="ARIA end of Decade">{{cite web|url=https://www.ariacharts.com.au/annual-charts/2009/end-of-decade-albums-chart|title=2009 ARIA End of Decade Albums Chart|publisher=ARIA|date=January 2010|access-date=16 January 2020}}</ref>
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|5× Platinum<ref name="ARIA07" />
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|Gold<ref name="CRIA" />
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|Gold<ref>Wolfmother</ref>
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|Gold<ref name="BPI" />
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|Gold<ref name="RIAA" />
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==Certifications==
{{certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry|title= Wolfmother|artist=Wolfmother|type=album|certyear=2007|region=Australia|award=Platinum|number=5|access-date=27 December 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|title= Wolfmother|artist=Wolfmother|type=album|relyear=2005|certyear=2007|region=Canada|award=Gold|access-date=27 December 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|title= Wolfmother|artist=Wolfmother|type=album|relyear=2005|certyear=2016|region=Germany|award=Gold|access-date=27 December 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|title= Wolfmother|artist=Wolfmother|type=album|certyear=2007|region=United Kingdom|award=Gold|id= 8311-638-2|access-date=27 December 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|title= Wolfmother|artist=Wolfmother|type=album|certyear=2007|region=United States|award=Gold|access-date=27 December 2021}}
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==Release history== ==Release history==
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|Australia |Australia
|31 October 2005 |31 October 2005
|] |]
|] |]
|MODCD036 |MODCD036
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://musicbrainz.org/release/9bd9d999-77e0-48ce-bce9-6096123ffb72.html |title=Release: Wolfmother |publisher=] |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Wolfmother-Wolfmother/release/564235 |title=Wolfmother - Wolfmother (CD, Album) |publisher=] |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://musicbrainz.org/release/9bd9d999-77e0-48ce-bce9-6096123ffb72.html |title=Release: Wolfmother |publisher=] |access-date=29 May 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Wolfmother-Wolfmother/release/564235 |title=Wolfmother - Wolfmother (CD, Album) |publisher=] |access-date=29 May 2009 }}</ref>
|- |-
|United States <small>(14-track version)</small> |United States <small>(14-track version)</small>
|18 April 2006 |18 April 2006
|Modular Recordings |Modular
|] |]
|—
|&mdash;
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://musicbrainz.org/release/5e64be63-063e-4b5d-91d8-bbc9cd25883a.html |title=Release: Wolfmother |publisher=] |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://musicbrainz.org/release/5e64be63-063e-4b5d-91d8-bbc9cd25883a.html |title=Release: Wolfmother |publisher=] |access-date=29 May 2009 }}</ref>
|- |-
|Europe <small>(13-track version)</small> |Europe <small>(13-track version)</small>
|24 April 2006 |24 April 2006
|] |]
|Compact Disc |Compact Disc
|9877684 |9877684
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="extra">{{cite web |url=http://musicbrainz.org/release/192aaa67-e116-4552-b147-2aac4238941d.html |title=Release: Wolfmother |publisher=] |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Wolfmother-Wolfmother/release/1719195 |title=Wolfmother - Wolfmother (CD, Album) |publisher=] |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="extra">{{cite web |url=http://musicbrainz.org/release/192aaa67-e116-4552-b147-2aac4238941d.html |title=Release: Wolfmother |publisher=] |access-date=29 May 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Wolfmother-Wolfmother/release/1719195 |title=Wolfmother - Wolfmother (CD, Album) |publisher=] |access-date=29 May 2009 }}</ref>
|- |-
|United Kingdom <small>(13-track version)</small> |United Kingdom <small>(13-track version)</small>
|24 April 2006 |24 April 2006
|Island Records |Island
|] ] |] ]
|986 500-4 |986 500-4
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Wolfmother-Wolfmother/release/765415 |title=Wolfmother - Wolfmother (2xLP, Album, Gat) |publisher=] |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r1018006|pure_url=yes}} |title=Wolfmother <nowiki></nowiki> > Overview |publisher=] |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Wolfmother-Wolfmother/release/765415 |title=Wolfmother - Wolfmother (2xLP, Album, Gat) |publisher=] |access-date=29 May 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r1018006|pure_url=yes}} |title=Wolfmother <nowiki></nowiki> > Overview |website=] |access-date=29 May 2009 }}</ref>
|- |-
|North America <small>(13-track version)</small> |North America <small>(13-track version)</small>
|2 May 2006 |2 May 2006
|Modular Recordings |Modular
|Compact Disc |Compact Disc
|MODCD041 |MODCD041
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="extra" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Wolfmother-Wolfmother/release/788072 |title=Wolfmother - Wolfmother (CD, Album) |publisher=] |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="extra" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Wolfmother-Wolfmother/release/788072 |title=Wolfmother - Wolfmother (CD, Album) |publisher=] |access-date=29 May 2009 }}</ref>
|- |-
|Australia <small>(13-track reissue)</small> |Australia <small>(13-track reissue)</small>
|3 June 2006 |3 June 2006
|Modular Recordings |Modular
|Compact Disc |Compact Disc
|MODCD043 |MODCD043
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="extra" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Wolfmother-Wolfmother/release/1065455 |title=Wolfmother - Wolfmother (CD, Album) |publisher=] |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="extra" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Wolfmother-Wolfmother/release/1065455 |title=Wolfmother - Wolfmother (CD, Album) |publisher=] |access-date=29 May 2009 }}</ref>
|- |-
|Japan <small>(13-track version)</small> |Japan <small>(13-track version)</small>
|11 July 2006 |11 July 2006
|] |]
|Compact Disc |Compact Disc
|9051 |9051
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r847691|pure_url=yes}} |title=Wolfmother <nowiki></nowiki> > Overview |publisher=] |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r847691|pure_url=yes}} |title=Wolfmother <nowiki></nowiki> > Overview |website=] |access-date=29 May 2009 }}</ref>
|- |-
|United States <small>(15-track reissue)</small> |United States <small>(15-track reissue)</small>
|2 January 2007 |2 January 2007
|Modular Recordings |Modular
|Digital download |Digital download
|—
|&mdash;
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://musicbrainz.org/release/d6c5f09a-3bf5-4276-a86f-f053a44a3909.html |title=Release: Wolfmother |publisher=] |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://musicbrainz.org/release/d6c5f09a-3bf5-4276-a86f-f053a44a3909.html |title=Release: Wolfmother |publisher=] |access-date=29 May 2009 }}</ref>
|- |-
|Japan <small>(13-track version)</small> |Japan <small>(13-track version)</small>
|22 January 2007 |22 January 2007
|Universal Records |Universal
|Compact Disc and ] |Compact Disc and ]
|9054 |9054
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r945009|pure_url=yes}} |title=Wolfmother <nowiki></nowiki> > Overview |publisher=] |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r945009|pure_url=yes}} |title=Wolfmother <nowiki></nowiki> > Overview |website=] |access-date=29 May 2009 }}</ref>
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2005 studio album by Wolfmother

Wolfmother
Studio album by Wolfmother
Released31 October 2005 (2005-10-31)
RecordedJune–September 2005
StudioSound City Studios, Los Angeles, California
Genre
Length51:17 (Australian version)
54:27 (International version)
LabelModular
ProducerDave Sardy
Wolfmother chronology
Wolfmother EP
(2004) 		Wolfmother
(2005) 		Dimensions EP
(2006)
Singles from Wolfmother
  1. "Mind's Eye"
    Released: 16 October 2005
  2. "White Unicorn"
    Released: 26 February 2006
  3. "Dimension"
    Released: 17 April 2006
  4. "Woman"
    Released: 17 June 2006
  5. "Love Train"
    Released: 18 September 2006
  6. "Joker & the Thief"
    Released: 28 October 2006

Wolfmother is the debut studio album by Australian rock band Wolfmother, originally released on 31 October 2005 in Australia. The album was later released internationally at various dates in 2006, with the addition of "Love Train" and a rearranged track listing. Wolfmother peaked at number three on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart and was certified five times platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association. Six singles were released from Wolfmother's debut album: "Mind's Eye" (with "Woman"), "White Unicorn", "Dimension", "Woman", "Love Train" and "Joker & the Thief", the latter of which charted the highest at number eight on the ARIA Singles Chart. The album cover, which is taken from The Sea Witch by Frank Frazetta, shows a nymph standing against a blue/orange sky, on a rock, though because it displays nudity the album is sold in Wal-Mart stores with an alternate cover featuring simply the band's white logo against a black background. It is the only album to feature co-founding members Chris Ross and Myles Heskett, who left the band in August 2008.

At the J Award of 2005, the album won Australian Album of the Year.

Release and reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic76/100
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic link
Blender link
NME link
Pitchfork7.5/10 link
Rolling Stone(favourable) link

Wolfmother was first issued in Australia on 30 October 2005 through Modular Recordings. Prior to its release it was played on high rotation on radio station Triple J, and as a result was the featured album of the week starting 28 October, won both the inaugural J Award and the listener's choice Album of the Year. It also contributed a record total of six songs to the Hottest 100 chart, of which the highest was "Mind's Eye" at No. 6. By 2007, the album had been certified five times platinum and had peaked at No. 3.

For the international release of the album, the track listing was tweaked slightly and "Love Train", previously released as the B-side to "White Unicorn", was added. It was not as well received in the UK and the US as in Australia, though Wolfmother still managed to reach No. 25 and No. 22 respectively. By 2007 it had also been certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry, the Recording Industry Association of America and the Canadian Recording Industry Association.

Upon its release, Wolfmother received mainly positive reviews from critics. It was named 15th greatest album of 2006 by Rolling Stone magazine. The album's sound was compared to such 1960s and 1970s hard rock and heavy metal bands as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, as well as more modern bands including Queens of the Stone Age and The White Stripes, though this led some reviewers to go as far as accusing the trio of "ripping off" such bands. Q were somewhat less critical, describing the music as "Far from rocket science, but immense fun nonetheless". Total Guitar gave the album 9/10, describing it as "ruddy marvellous", adding that it "can't fail to bowl you over". The Record Review also praised the band and its debut, remarking that if they "continue to produce such epic songs and memorable riffs, there’s no doubt they will be at the forefront of rock and roll for years to come."

Following the release of the debut, Yahoo! critic Rob O'Connor noted them as number 15 on his list of 'The Greatest Australian Acts' on his 'List of the Day' blog. Furthermore, he compared their sound to be more reminiscent of psychedelic rock bands like Blue Cheer, Toe Fat Revival, Bloodrock and Frijid Pink, rather than comparing them to straight forward hard rock bands like Black Sabbath. Lars Ulrich of Metallica fame has gone on record as a huge fan of the debut, noting their debut to be "awesome", and that following its release, he would listen to it "every day". In 2009, the song "Vagabond" was used in the movie 500 Days of Summer. The song "Apple Tree" was used in the trailer for The Hangover Part III. The song "Dimension" was used in season 3, episode 16 of House. "Dimension" was also used in the soundtrack of the game FlatOut 2.

The album has sold over one million copies worldwide.

Track listings

All songs written and composed by Andrew Stockdale, Chris Ross and Myles Heskett.

Original Australian version

No.TitleLength
1."Colossal"5:02
2."Woman"2:55
3."White Unicorn"5:01
4."Pyramid"4:28
5."Mind's Eye"4:53
6."Joker & the Thief"4:39
7."Dimension"4:25
8."Where Eagles Have Been"5:32
9."Apple Tree"3:28
10."Tales from the Forest of Gnomes"3:35
11."Witchcraft"3:25
12."Vagabond"3:47

International version

No.TitleLength
1."Dimension"4:21
2."White Unicorn"5:04
3."Woman"2:56
4."Where Eagles Have Been"5:33
5."Apple Tree"3:30
6."Joker & the Thief"4:40
7."Colossal"5:04
8."Mind's Eye"4:54
9."Pyramid"4:28
10."Witchcraft"3:25
11."Tales"3:39
12."Love Train"3:03
13."Vagabond"3:50

United States 14-track edition

No.TitleLength
14."Colossal" (Live at the Big Day Out)5:52

United States 15-track edition

No.TitleLength
14."Woman" (MSTRKRFT remix)3:28
15."Love Train" (Chicken Lips remix)5:44

10th anniversary deluxe edition

Bonus B-Sides
No.TitleLength
14."The Earth's Rotation Around the Sun"2:48
15."Vagabond" (Acoustic Version)2:41
16."Joker & the Thief" (Loving Hands Remix)9:19
17."Woman" (MSTRKRFT Remix)3:31
18."Love Train" (Chicken Lips Malfunction Remix)5:46
Disc 2: Demos, B-sides & Live Tracks
No.TitleLength
1."Dimension" (Demo)4:17
2."White Unicorn" (Demo)8:16
3."Woman" (Early Days Demo)2:18
4."Apple Tree" (Demo)3:27
5."Not Goin' Home" ("Joker & the Thief" Demo)4:46
6."Colossal" (Demo)5:26
7."Pyramid" (Early Jam Demo)4:51
8."Witchcraft" (Rehearsal Room Demo)4:02
9."Love Train" (Rehearsal Room Demo)2:37
10."Vagabond" (Rehearsal Room Demo)3:10
11."Woman" (Live)4:16
12."Tales from the Forest of Gnomes" (Live)3:49
13."Mind's Eye" (Live)5:54
14."Dimension" (Live)6:15
15."Where Eagles Have Been" (Live)6:05

Personnel

Wolfmother

Guest musicians

  • Lenny Castro – percussion on "Apple Tree", "Witchcraft" and "Love Train"
  • Dan Higgins – flute on "Witchcraft"

Additional personnel

  • Dave Sardy – production, mixing, percussion on "Colossal", "Where Eagles Have Been", "Vagabond" and "Love Train"
  • Ryan Castle – engineering
  • Stephen Marcussen – mastering
  • Andy Brohard – digital editing, assistant engineering, Pro Tools editing
  • Cameron Barton – assistant engineering
  • Pete Martinez – assistant engineering
  • Frank Frazetta – cover painting

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2005–2006) Peak
Australian Albums Chart 3
Austrian Albums Chart 59
Canadian Albums (Billboard) 29
Danish Albums Chart 33
Finnish Albums Chart 27
French Albums Chart 149
German Albums Chart 50
Irish Albums Chart 68
Japanese Albums Chart 65
Dutch Albums Chart 23
Norwegian Albums Chart 8
Swedish Albums Chart 27
Swiss Albums Chart 64
UK Albums Chart 25
US Billboard 200 22

Decade-end charts

Chart (2000–2009) Position
Australian Albums (ARIA) 39

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) 5× Platinum 350,000
Canada (Music Canada) Gold 50,000
Germany (BVMI) Gold 100,000
United Kingdom (BPI) Gold 100,000
United States (RIAA) Gold 500,000

Shipments figures based on certification alone.
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Label Format Catalog Ref.
Australia 31 October 2005 Modular Compact Disc MODCD036
United States (14-track version) 18 April 2006 Modular Digital download —
Europe (13-track version) 24 April 2006 Island Compact Disc 9877684
United Kingdom (13-track version) 24 April 2006 Island Double 12-inch vinyl 986 500-4
North America (13-track version) 2 May 2006 Modular Compact Disc MODCD041
Australia (13-track reissue) 3 June 2006 Modular Compact Disc MODCD043
Japan (13-track version) 11 July 2006 Universal Compact Disc 9051
United States (15-track reissue) 2 January 2007 Modular Digital download —
Japan (13-track version) 22 January 2007 Universal Compact Disc and DVD 9054

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