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The album was released on 21 January 2013 in the United Kingdom, and on 22 January 2013 in the United States, on Atlantic Records.[1]Table of ContentsBackground and recording[edit]Release and promotion[edit]Critical reception[edit]Commercial performance[edit]Track listing[edit]Personnel[edit]References[edit]External links[edit]Background and recording[edit]Writing for Wolf’s Law was primarily done on the road during the 12-month period that the band toured in support of their previous record, The Big Roar.[2] Commenting on the writing process for the album, guitarist and lead vocalist Ritzy Bryan explained that the songs for the album were approached with vocals and one accompaniment (either guitar or piano) before being built upon, stating, “It’s all about the lyrics, the voice and the melody”.[3] In regards to the band’s writing process, bassist Rhydian Dafydd explained, “We always write what’s close to our hearts. Every lyric on this album means something – the same as the last record”.[4] The album was recorded in various places, with vocals and guitars recorded in January 2012 in Sebago Lake, Maine, while drums and additional orchestral and choir pieces for the record were scored and recorded by the band in February 2012 in London. A total of 13 songs were recorded, of which 11 were included on the final album; the extra song, “A Minute’s Silence”, was issued as a limited edition 12″ single on 20 April 2013 for Record Store Day.[5][6][7]Mixing duties for the record were handled by Andy Wallace while the record’s production was completed by the band.[6]The album title is a reference to Wolff’s law, a scientific theory by Julius Wolff which posits that bones may become stronger in response to stress as a form of adaptation. According to Bryan, this relates to one of the major themes of the album, which is “relationships on the mend and feeling reinvigorated”, and she said that the album feels like the band reconnecting with themselves emotionally and spiritually.[6][8] The album was also said to have been partially influenced by nature, social issues and Native American mythology.[5] “The Leopard and the Lung” was said to have been inspired by activist Wangari Maathai.[6]Release and promotion[edit]Three music videos were released to promote the album. The first video to be released was for the album’s hidden title track. The song was made available for free download by joining the band’s email list.[9] Music videos for “Cholla” and “This Ladder Is Ours” were also released. The album was made available for streaming through Rolling Stone on 16 January 2013.[10] On 22 January 2013, Wolf’s Law was released worldwide by Atlantic Records on CD, digital download and limited-edition vinyl.“Little Blimp” had previously been included on the soundtrack of Need for Speed: Most Wanted, released on 30 October 2012.Critical reception[edit]The album has received mainly positive reviews from music critics. The aggregate review site Metacritic assigned an average score of 73 to the album based on 31 reviews, indicating “generally favorable reviews”.[11]In a positive review by AP, reviewer Paul J. Weber characterized the album as “wonderfully noisy and hooky, shimmering with guitar-pop accessibility”.[23] Steven Hyden of Pitchfork compared the album to The Big Roar, stating, “If anything, Wolf’s Law is a weirder, proggier record that explores a wider range of textures and sounds than the relatively monochromatic Roar”.[19] In a similar statement concerning the album’s dynamics, Arnold Pan of Pop Matters commented, “The Joy Formidable proves on Wolf\u2019s Law that it can create grandeur and awe by letting contrast and touch speak volumes more than overpowering brute force can”.[24] The lyrics on the album were also praised, with Noel Murray of The A.V. Club claiming that “…the most important trick that The Joy Formidable finesses is to take that sense of grandeur and apply it to today\u2019s world, to ordinary people trying to cope with stress and loneliness”.[25]In a somewhat mixed response, Jon Dolan of Rolling Stone expressed, “At times, it feels like they’re glue-gunning hot ideas rather than writing fully realized songs, but they’ve come up with some fine Frankensteins nonetheless”.[20] Critiquing the album’s production, Jeremy D. Larson of Consequence of Sound noted, “Wolf\u2019s Law sounds like it was caught in the Muse Trap”, explaining that “Bryan\u2019s lacquered riffs on \u201cCholla\u201d and \u201cBats\u201d are so pop and polished there\u2019s hardly any friction between her, Thomas, and bassist Rhydian Dafydd”.[14] Sam Shepherd of musicOMH similarly stated, “Everything is engineered to sound massive, even the ballads. It is polished to such a degree that it loses the edge that made the band\u2019s earlier work so exciting”.[26]Commercial performance[edit]In the United States, the album debuted at No. 51 on the Billboard 200,[27] No. 16 on the Rock Albums and No. 11 on the Alternative Albums charts,[28][29] with around 8,000 copies sold in its first week. The album has sold 25,000 copies in the US as of February 2016.[30]Track listing[edit]All tracks are written by Ritzy Bryan and Rhydian Dafydd of the Joy Formidable[31].Title1.“This Ladder Is Ours”5:122.“Cholla”3:233.“Tendons”4:194.“Little Blimp”2:525.“Bats”3:486.“Silent Treatment”3:397.“Maw Maw Song”6:478.“Forest Serenade”4:229.“The Leopard and the Lung”6:0010.“The Hurdle”3:5911.“The Turnaround” (includes hidden track, “Wolf’s Law”)9:34Total length:52:52Personnel[edit]Wolf’s Law album personnel adapted from the CD liner notes.[31]The Joy FormidableAdditional album personnelJoy Smith \u2013 harpTercia Realidad \u2013 stringsJorge Jimenez \u2013 violin, directionJames O’Toole \u2013 violinEmma Alter \u2013 violinHenrik Persson \u2013 celloXavier Stephenson \u2013 drum engineer, assistant string engineerLiam Nolan \u2013 assistant drum engineer, assistant string engineerSam Wheat \u2013 string engineerPaul Suarez \u2013 ProTools engineerNeak Mentor \u2013 assistant engineerBrian Montgomery \u2013 assistant engineerAndy Wallace \u2013 mixingBob Ludwig \u2013 masteringSteve Ralbovsky \u2013 A&RMartin Wittfooth \u2013 paintings, album artworkJames Minchin III \u2013 photo (band photo)Alex R. Kirzhner \u2013 designReferences[edit]^ Weiss, Sam (8 November 2012). “The Joy Formidable Detail ‘Wolf’s Law’, Debut “This Ladder Is Ours” Video”. Prefix. Retrieved 29 December 2012.^ Douglas, Olly (7 November 2012). “Interview: The Joy Formidable”. Muso’s Guide. Retrieved 14 January 2013.^ Gary K. (10 January 2013). “The Joy Formidable interview”. The Digital Fix. Retrieved 14 January 2013.^ Martin, Chris PJ (29 January 2013). “The Joy Formidable: “Our lyrics take on new meanings as time goes by”“. The Underclassed. Retrieved 29 January 2013.^ a b Lanham, Tom (23 November 2012). “The PV Q&A: The Joy Formidable’s Ritzy Bryan Talks Wolf’s Law +The Flaws of Corporate Greed”. PureVolume. Retrieved 14 January 2013.^ a b c d Yerger, Jeff (4 May 2012). “The Joy Formidable Need A Quiet Space to Make a Big Noise”. Spin. Retrieved 14 January 2013.^ “Record Store Day is 10 days away. We’re… – The Joy Formidable | Facebook”. www.facebook.com. Retrieved 18 April 2016.^ The Joy Formidable (27 December 2012). “Ritzy on the title “Wolf’s Law”“. Facebook. Retrieved 14 January 2013.^ Goble, Corban (23 August 2012). “The Joy Formidable \u2013 “Wolf’s Law” Video”. Stereogum. Retrieved 17 January 2013.^ “The Joy Formidable Reach for Rock Heights on ‘Wolf’s Law’ \u2013 Album Premiere”. Rolling Stone. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2013.^ a b “Critic Reviews for Wolf’s Law”. Metacritic. Retrieved 16 February 2013.^ Monger, James Christopher. “Wolf’s Law \u2013 The Joy Formidable”. AllMusic. Retrieved 14 January 2014.^ Hewitt, Ben. “Review of The Joy Formidable – Wolf’s Law”. BBC. Retrieved 14 January 2014.^ a b Larson, Jeremy D. (22 January 2013). “Album Review: The Joy Formidable \u2013 Wolf’s Law”. Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 14 January 2014.^ Tudor, Alexander (17 January 2013). “Album Review: The Joy Formidable – Wolf’s Law”. Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2014.^ Hilleary, Mike (21 January 2013). “The Joy Formidable”. Filter. Retrieved 14 January 2014.^ Hann, Michael (17 January 2013). “The Joy Formidable: Wolf’s Law \u2013 review”. The Guardian. Retrieved 14 January 2014.^ Beaumont, Mark (18 January 2013). “Wolf’s Law – The Joy Formidable”. NME.^ a b Hyden, Steven (24 January 2013). “The Joy Formidable: Wolf’s Law”. Pitchfork. Retrieved 14 January 2014.^ a b Dolan, Jon (22 January 2013). “Joy Formidable – Wolf’s Law”. Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2 February 2013.^ Collett, Mark (19 January 2013). “The Joy Formidable: Wolf’s Law”. Slant Magazine. Retrieved 14 January 2014.^ Tedder, Michael (23 January 2013). “The Joy Formidable, ‘Wolf’s Law’ Review”. Spin. Retrieved 14 January 2014.^ Paul J. Weber (22 January 2013). “Review: Joy Formidable roars again on ‘Wolf’s Law’“. Associated Press. Retrieved 2 February 2013.^ Pan, Arnold (22 January 2013). “The Joy Formidable: Wolf’s Law”. PopMatters. Retrieved 2 February 2013.^ Murray, Noel (22 January 2013). “The Joy Formidable – Wolf’s Law”. The A.V. Club. Retrieved 3 February 2013.^ Shepherd, Sam (21 January 2013). “The Joy Formidable \u2013 Wolf’s Law”. musicOMH. Retrieved 3 February 2013.^ “Billboard 200”. Billboard. 9 February 2013.^ “Rock Albums”. Billboard. 9 February 2013.^ “Alternative Albums”. Billboard. 9 February 2013.^ “Upcoming Releases”. Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on 29 February 2016.^ a b Wolf’s Law (CD liner). The Joy Formidable. Atlantic Records. 2013.{{cite AV media notes}}:  CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)^ a b c d e Wolf’s Law – The Joy Formidable Billboard. 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