THEORY OF EVOLUTION Heading down under to play Splendour in the Grass Wild Beasts bring with them a new album Smother that is already garnering critical acclaim for its further refinement of their literate and nuanced art pop. Hayden Thorpe talks Chris Familton through the changes. The UK quartet from the Lakes District have upped the ante with each of their previous two albums, peeling … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Wild Beasts
Albatross, the first track from the forthcoming Wild Beasts album Smother has surfaced and you can hear it below. Sounding a little underwhelming on the first few listens, there are some nice soft melodies that eventually emerge amid the twinkling electronics. The album is released on Domino on 9th May 2011 on CD, 12″ vinyl, and digital download. Smother was recorded in late 2010 in a remote part … Continue reading FIRST LISTEN: Hear the new song from Wild Beasts…
Wild Beasts are quick to follow up their 2009 brilliant album (and our fave of the year) Two Dancers with Smother. The record is due out May 9th via Domino was produced by Richard Formby (Spaceman 3, Mogwai). Tracklisting 01 Lion’s Share 02 Bed of Nails 03 Deeper 04 Loop the Loop 05 Plaything 06 Invisible 07 Albatross 08 Reach a Bit Further 09 Burning … Continue reading NEWS: Wild Beasts announce new album…
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