Lupercalia

Ambitious and heady as always, Patrick Wolf here takes a headfirst dive into new romantic pop.

The joyous, euphoric counterpart to its unsettled and brooding predecessor.

Album number five finds Mr. Wolf in particularly ebullient mood.

<p>Patrick Wolf's contentment with his love life shines through on his jubilant fifth LP, writes <strong>Hermione Hoby</strong></p>

RIAA be damned, Lupercalia is a golden record if ever we’ve heard one.

Patrick Wolf is the sort of artist who elicits both pity and frustration.

<p>Patrick Wolf doesn't seem to like people praising his work. He better look away now, says <strong>Alexis Petridis</strong></p>

Patrick Wolf - Lupercalia review: Growing up, growing older, with treasure to be told.

Patrick Wolf seizes the mainstream jugular with this, Lupercalia, a lushly romantic, brightly orchestrated and delightfully optimistic collection of epic love songs. Rating: * * * *