Wolf Alice – Visions of a Life (2LP/Gatefold)
Visions of a Life is an ambitious, genre-blurring triumph from Wolf Alice, blending grunge, shoegaze, punk, and dream-pop into a compelling whole. Fronted by Ellie Rowsell’s dynamic vocals, the album shifts effortlessly between the searing aggression of “Yuk Foo,” the lush textures of “Don’t Delete the Kisses,” and the haunting melancholy of “Planet Hunter.” With its emotional range and sonic variety, it resists easy categorisation while maintaining a clear voice. Winner of the 2018 Mercury Prize, Visions of a Life is a bold, unpredictable record that confirms Wolf Alice as one of the most vital British bands of their generation.