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94
What is special about Wunderhorse is that they seem to rely solely on their songwriting strength to make incredibly good and interesting music, which should not be a marvel concept, but has somehow, at least for this writer, become just that.
90
There is certainly an element of the 90’s indie coursing through this, which is never not welcome, unless it is done badly or its Hootie and the Blowfish. This isn’t, and is more akin to someone like Headswim.
80
On a record filled with personal revelations, Jacob Slater truly finds himself.
80
‘Cub’ sounds more the work of a wizened troubadour than a twenty-something’s debut album.
80
Overall, Cub is an impressive debut from an artist who has surpassed all expectations.
Lil dude
This is some solid indie rock! It’s nothing absolutely insane for the genre but these peeps have some great production and performances. Also Leader of the Pack is sooo fucking catchy like I’m surprised that song hasn’t blown up tbh. That riff is caresses my eardrums in a lovely way lmao. Also Teal and Girl Behind the Glass are solid tracks. If you wanna groove and enjoy some catchy hooks I recommend this one
Butterflies - 7.5
Leader of the Pack - 9
Purple - ... read more
The state of British indie is still intact with Cub, and Wunderhorse are a promising new addition to modern rock's trajectory. Although the band gets a bit too slow at times, their light shines brightest in their more creatively liberating and faster tracks which hold more potent emotional baggage. From the heartfelt journey in Teal, to the bitterness in Leader of the Pack, to the infatuation in Purple, Wunderhorse's sound clearly peaks when their songs take on a life of their own. All they ... read more
Although not reinventing the wheel, Wunderhorse's debut album "Cub" remains a solid effort. Its vintage indie rock / slowcore sound is a plus and from now on, I'll be waiting for more.
Wunderhorse’s debut album delivers a compelling and diverse selection of edgy indie rock songs, propelling the band’s career to a strong start. The fuzzy, slightly messy production complements their alternative aesthetic well, and alongside Jacob’s vocal versatility, ‘Cub’ really surpasses all expectations.
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Track List
| 1 | Butterflies 3:25 | 86 |
| 2 | Leader of the Pack 3:03 | 90 |
| 3 | Purple 3:22 | 86 |
| 4 | Atlantis 2:31 | 78 |
| 5 | 17 3:13 | 74 |
| 6 | Teal 3:11 | 82 |
| 7 | Poppy 4:33 | 87 |
| 8 | Mantis 2:58 | 80 |
| 9 | Girl behind the Glass 3:16 | 85 |
| 10 | Morphine 4:54 | 79 |
| 11 | Epilogue 3:27 | 83 |
Total Length: 37 minutes
Year End Lists
| #8 | / | RIOT |
| #19 | / | DIY |
| #19 | / | Far Out Magazine |
| #45 | / | NME |
| #48 | / | God Is In The TV |
Added on: June 9, 2022