The start to the album has a very gentle warm sound to it, the trumpets and soothing bass on 'Child' really compliments the opening interlude. With the track gaining pace towards the end this'll be on their set-lists for the rest of their careers, the riff is simply sublime and technical! 'Feel To Follow' is another outstanding track on the record, along with 'Pelican' and 'Went Away' these three tracks seem to be at the peak of The Maccabees music career so far. 'Pelican' has such a drive from the start of the track to the end, without a second to breathe you'll be going mad to this at the festivals for sure. There isn't a single track that is below a 8/10 rating for me, but with too much to write I'll just tell you that 'Pelican' is a definite to buy when it becomes available as a single, it'll sound even sexier on vinyl! I have been overwhelmed with this album as I wouldn't normally be dabbling in The Maccabees, I've seen them live before and everyone has said they're worth it, but from now on I am a fan. This album is one of the top albums of 2012
The Maccabees - Given To The Wild
Out of 10: 9/10
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I,ve been looking forward to this album release for quite a while now and have to say after a few listens it disappoints me,for me it's another album by one of my favourite indie bands that's just too mellow,you see I love the harder edged indie (personal preference obviously) and having been hearing Pelican for a while had hoped the album would have a harder sound than that song but in fact it's the oppposite.Technically you can't argue that this is The Maccabees most accomplished work to date and that they've matured but I prefer their two previous albums I only hope it's a grower,never the less I can't wait to see them later this month in Birmingham.
ReplyDeleteIt's mow been over a week since I made my comment and I'm very happy to say IT IS A GROWER.I haven't stopped listening to it and it's a awesome album roll on Friday I can't wait to hear this album live
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