Wild Beasts are a quartet from Kendal, England whose music defies expectation and categorization. I first caught wind of this band in 2009 upon release of their milestone LP Two Dancers that features a tightly wound rhythm section, chiming guitars and ethereal keys that hoist the operatic falsetto of frontman Hayden Thorpe to the heavens above. The new LP Smother is being readied for a May 9 release on Domino Records. The first listen of the new album was the track "Albatross" over BBC Radio a few days ago. To quash the poor radio rips, the band has posted a quality stream of the track via Soundcloud and a free download through their Facebook page.
The new track has a heavy heart as Thorpe's voice beguiles with its range. This balladry sways along with heady percussion and fleeting piano, filling space without demanding much notice. "Albatross" feels like a connecting track between bigger album moments and ably wraps around the listener like a comfortable blanket. The starry-eyed fanbase will surely be pleased. Bonus: Listen to the new track as well as a remix EP of some tracks from the Two Dancers LP.
To download "Albatross", chick here to link to the Wild Beasts Facebook page. "Like" the band and you will have be given a direct link to the mp3. A small price to pay for a brand new song, me thinks.
Pre-order Smother here.
Wild Beasts - Albatross
Wild Beasts - Two Dancers (Remixes)
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