Black Sheep (Nat & Alex Wolff album)

Black Sheep
Studio album by Nat & Alex Wolff
Released	October 11, 2011 (United States)
Recorded	July - August 2009 (New York) March - April 2010 (Los Angeles)
Genre	Rock, pop
Label	Saddle-Up Records
Producer	Michael Wolff Daniel Wise
Nat & Alex Wolff chronology
I Don't Want to Go to School (2008) Black Sheep (2011)
Singles from Black Sheep
"Maybe" Released: May 20, 2011[1] "Thump Thump Thump" Released: August 30, 2011[2]

Black Sheep is the debut studio album by sibling duo, Nat & Alex Wolff. This is the brothers' first album since the departure of their Nickelodeon series, The Naked Brothers Band. Since the show's conclusion in mid-2009, the siblings have been writing and recording new material for the album which was released on October 11, 2011. The album's first single, Thump Thump Thump was released on iTunes on August 30, 2011, and received critical acclaim.

Background

Nat Wolff says he feels he has developed as a songwriter. The album was recorded in New York in mid-2009 and in Los Angeles over a six week period from March to April 2010. Nat and Alex began recording a few songs in mid-2009 and early 2010. The song "Losing You to the Crowd" was written by Alex while he and his family were on vacation in Australia for the 2009 Kid's Choice Awards in Brisbane.

Various demos and covers were recorded to promote not only the brothers, but also their official website. One of the songs feature a cover of The Beatles' song A Hard Day's Night and Bruce Springsteen's Dancing in the Dark.

Promotion and release

Further information: Nat & Alex Wolff

The brothers began filming their own web series on their YouTube page from September to December 2010, and in February 2011. These webisodes were released online weekly, with the duo's album following which was released on October 11, 2011. Each webisode featured a snippet track from the siblings' upcoming album.

The first single from the album was able to be downloaded for free. The single is titled "Maybe" and appears on the album. The single was released on May 20, 2011.^[1]

The second single from the album and the first official is titled "Thump Thump Thump" the song was written by the little brother Alex Wolff. The single was released on iTunes on August 30.^[2]

Inspiration

The brothers' were inspired by bands, such as Nirvana, Weezer and The Beatles. The boys did not want the same style that was present during their run as The Naked Brothers Band. Their music is more alternative than their previous works, and Nat says the album is more sophisticated.

Track listings^[3]

All songs written and composed by Nat Wolff, except where noted by Alex Wolff. 

Standard Edition
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Illuminated"	3:52
2.	"Thump Thump Thump" (Alex Wolff)	4:32
3.	"Maybe"	3:31
4.	"Disappointed" (Alex Wolff)	3:16
5.	"18"	3:31
6.	"Greatest Prize"	4:13
7.	"Lullaby" (Alex Wolff)	4:38
8.	"Colorful Raindrops" (Alex Wolff)	4:38
9.	"Monday Afternoon"	3:51
10.	"Losing You To The Crowd" (Alex Wolff)	4:29
11.	"I Won't Love You Any Less"	3:09

iTunes Deluxe Edition[4]
No.	Title	Length
12.	"Sitting in my Sorrow" (Alex Wolff)	3:53
13.	"The Party"	2:50
14.	"Help Me Understand"	4:29
15.	"Hey Bartholomew"	1:56
16.	"Thump Thump Thump" (Video)	4:29

Personnel

• Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff performed all the musical instruments for the album.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} socialunlock.com/boomla/maybe-nat-alex-wolff
2. ^ ^{a b} http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/thump-thump-thump-single/id461183942
3. ^ [1]
4. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/album/black-sheep/id470903137?v0=9991&ign-mpt=uo%3D1

External links

• The official website of Nat and Alex Wolff