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Smother

Wild Beasts

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Customer Reviews

Almost too good

A stunning album. Only PJ Harvey and Fleet Foxes come anywhere near this so far this year, but the more I listen to it, "Smother" beats them both easily.

A composed follow up to Two Dancers

Wild Beasts last album, their second, was Mercury nominated and rightly so. Though lead singer Hayden Thorpe's falsetto acrobatics polarises opinion, there is no denying this is a band more than worthy of your time. I was one such skeptic, yet repeated listens were rewarded and the album became a huge favourite.
This follow up will no doubt receive many plaudits and will feature in the usual 'Best Of' lists come the end of the year. It is darker, there are more textures and the delivery, both musical and lyrical is more considered and less tongue in cheek. That is not to say it is a difficult listen, to the contrary. Their knack for a melodic hooks remains in tact, as does the 21st century troubadour delivery. If you are already a fan don't hesitate - you'll like it after one listen. If you're new to Wild Beasts then this is a great introduction. Take a chance like I did, if you appreciate well made music that has depth, you will not be disappointed.

tedman

amazing a lot better than the two previous albums they are only getting better

Biography

Formed: Leeds, England

Genre: Alternative

Years Active: '00s, '10s

England's Wild Beasts were founded as a duo in 2002 by Hayden Thorpe (guitar, vocals) and Ben Little (guitar). Originally called Fauve, the group was joined by drummer Chris Talbot in 2004 and changed its name to Wild Beasts. After recording a self-titled EP, Tom Flemming was recruited as Wild Beasts' bassist and the band relocated to Leeds, where its breezy pop sound and Thorpe's theatrical falsetto (both of which were akin to the style of fellow Brit Mika) earned the group a dedicated local following....
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