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Blue Blood | Foals | 5:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Miami | Foals | 3:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Total Life Forever | Foals | 3:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Black Gold | Foals | 6:26 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Spanish Sahara | Foals | 6:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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This Orient | Foals | 4:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Fugue | Foals | 0:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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After Glow | Foals | 6:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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9 |
Alabaster | Foals | 4:00 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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2 Trees | Foals | 5:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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What Remains | Foals | 4:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
iTunes Review
This Oxford quintet continues to find new audio terrain on their second album, 2010’s Total Life Forever. Foals’ view of techno isn’t some manic, hedonistic pump but a measured, textured crawl through the fixations of the night where one’s anxieties are relieved or expressed in the tense dynamics of music that fights against the machine for its humanity. “Blue Blood” is a gorgeous opener that suggests a party still in preparation. The synth flourishes break out the excitement while Andrew Mears sings with a longing in his voice. “Miami” allows drummer Jack Bevan the chance to add his solid muscle to the groove, turning this electronic outfit into a purebred rock band with a fascination with gadgets. The title track kicks back with a quick twist that resembles Paul McCartney’s “Coming Up” merged with the ghostly voices of New Order and OMD. “Spanish Sahara” is the masterwork here, a brewing seven-minute piece where the waves of keyboards grow in ferocity until the vocals can only barely reach the surface. Electronic music fans should find much to uncover here.
Customer Reviews
Takes a couple listens to get the hang of it, but once you do....
So i am a huge fan of Antidotes (their first album) and upon listening to this album for the first time i got worried that maybe Foals strayed to far from what made them great. Namely Yannis (Yanis?) intense vocals, the insane guitar riffs, and those bombastic drums. It seemed to polished for a band that seemed to thrive on not giving a F*** and just going for it.
Many listens later I am totally on the bandwagon. I caught myself singing lyrics to myself without realizing it while doing homework. Their new sound is different, but different isn't always bad. Each song has its own feel and guitar/drums/yannis' voice are still there but just seem more controlled. These badasses know how to really build up crashes btw. Many of the songs on this album are all about build up to a great crescendo.
Basically what I'm saying is don't write this album off after one listen. Its an album that needs a couple listens to in order to really appreciate it, and once you do start to appreciate it you'll wonder how you could have ever not liked it.
AMAZING!!!
Wow, it blew me away. This may not be as staccato-y as Antidotes, but it sure is beatiful. 'Spanish Sahara' creeps me out and makes me want to cry, but I love it to death. BUY THIS NOW.
the best thing ive listened to all year
This album has changed my life. All of their songs are excellently produced and great quality. If you don't like this band's other music, don't let that prevent you from purchasing this album. These songs are quite different and Foals has grown a lot. Please support this band. Dont buy the songs individually, just purchase the whole album. Unfortunately, nobody will be talking about this album for another couple of months.
Biography
Formed: Oxford, England
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Foals
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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Olympic Airways | Antidotes (Bonus Track Version) | 4:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Spanish Sahara | Total Life Forever | 6:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
Balloons | Antidotes (Bonus Track Version) | 2:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
Cassius | Antidotes (Bonus Track Version) | 3:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Total Life Forever | Total Life Forever | 3:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Hummer (Bonus Track) | Antidotes (Bonus Track Version) | 2:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Big Big Love (Fig. 2) | Antidotes (Bonus Track Version) | 5:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Blue Blood | Total Life Forever | 5:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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9 |
Dearth | Gold Gold Gold | 3:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Miami | Total Life Forever | 3:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Rock, Adult Alternative, Prog-Rock/Art Rock
- Released: May 11, 2010
- ℗ 2010 Sub Pop Records
