Wool on Wolves’ sophomore album Measures of Progress is rock in folk music’s clothing. The Edmonton based band is a constantly evolving collaboration of five singer-songwriters, resulting in impressive vocals with equally strong instrumentals. Every song on the album is distinctive and stands strong on its own while contributing to the album as a whole. Opening track “Unsuspecting Ways” sets the pace of the album with its soulful sound and lines like “Don’t learn to let go/I can’t call you my home.” From there, things pick up and take a turn towards rock. The vocals sometimes get overpowered and come off as a little muffled, which calls for occasional repeats and a little careful listening to get a better feel for the words. A second listen is worth it, ‘cause the lyrics cover everything from heartbreak (“Darkest Hour”) to optimistic tracks about learning to love again (“Love is Learned”). Like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, tracks like “Inside the Light” start off gentle, with wistful folksy vibes, and then take surprising turns towards a fiercer rock sound. Compared to past albums, Measures of Progress shows off the band’s growth and improvement with a more polished sound and deep, relatable lyrics. While it differs from previous albums, and lacks cheerful tunes like “Honeybee” from their 2010 release, Grey Matters, Measures of Progress’ combination of rock and folk has earned the album a spot on my shelf. (Independent, woolonwolves.com) Martyna Turczynowicz