Patrick Wolf: Sundark and Riverlight – review

(Bloody Chamber/Essential)Sundark and Riverlight is a commemorative double album released to mark Patrick Wolf's 10-year musical anniversary. It's a collection of reworked versions of his much-adored songs, and his first entirely acoustic effort. All of which rings the alarm – Wolf is known for his bombast, his dramatic flourishes, and many of these are machine-made. Stripping them back and having another go risks taking off too many layers, including the magic. Thankfully, this isn't Wolf thu...

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