Patrick Wolf – Lupercalia: exclusive album stream

We've been banging on for ages about how Patrick Wolf should be a globe-straddling pop star. This, after all, is a man who plays the accordion, invited Tilda Swinton to guest on one of his records, and boasts a fan in Lady Gaga. He joined the outrageous pop-art collective Minty at 14 and isn't afraid to get someone in to play cristal baschet on his records. In short, he's a fascinating character but none of these things are the real reason as to why Wolf should be a globe-straddling pop star – fact is, he has a knack of writing huge, soaring pop tunes. Will Lupercalia, Wolf's fifth album, be the one that propels him into the mainstream? It has the melodic firepower but then so do all his other records. There will be a review of the album in Friday's Film&Music. Until then, have a listen and let us know what you think in the comments section below. Free music -†Lupercalia