vocals and guitars were recorded

Most of the writing for Wolf’s Law was done on the road during the 12-month tour in support of their previous record, The Big Roar . Commenting on the writing process for the album, Bryan explained that the songs for the album were approached with vocals and one accompaniment (either guitar or piano) before being built upon, stating, “It’s all about the lyrics, the voice and the melody”. The vocals and guitars were recorded in January 2012 in Maine , while drums and additional orchestral and choir pieces for the record were scored and recorded by the band in February 2012 in London. Mixing duties for the record were handled by Andy Wallace while the record’s production was completed by the band. The album title referred to Wolff’s law , a scientific theory by Julius Wolff which posits that bones may become stronger in response to stress as a form of adaptation. According to Bryan, this related to one of the major themes of the album, which is “relationships on the mend and feeling reinvigorated”; she continued that the album felt like the band reconnecting with themselves emotionally and spiritually.