Wild Beasts - Smother

Stompbox

Been eagerly anticipating this release for a while now, these guys seem to be just going from strength to strength. Only had my first full listen of the album there, really impressive stuff. A little more restrained and languid perhaps than 'Two Dancers' but such vivid textures and general loveliness make for happy ears!

Streaming now on The Guardian's website, definitely recommend perusing if one is so inclined.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2011/may/03/wild-beasts-smother-album-stream

J_E

I really like Bed Of Nails.

Will probably get this album actually.

SilverScreen

I loved Two Dancers so I can't wait to get this album. This is going to be a busy month for new releases.

Blackpitts

great album!i loved two dancers and I think this is going to be a success too!
really tempted to see them in Kilmaimham ... or maybe i'll wait for a gig at the Olympia or another venue like that

catch--22

*bump*

Brilliant album....worth a few listens before it really grips you. Shopping list for all of you!

Miguel_Sanchez

I'm definitely going to check this out before seeing them again at Forbidden Fruit.

I was very impressed when I saw them at their last Dublin gig. Good show, great live vocals and very very polite young men.

mal1

Deep layered stuff this album. Dark, sex (not sexy), crude and charming. Not the kinda stuff you want your sister listening to.

Best of their three so far (and by far). 5 stars for me. Don't think there's a track that I don't like.

ValJester

Excellent album, a worthy follow-up to Two Dancers and that's high praise. I really like the new direction hinted at by tracks like "Plaything" and "Albatross", which brings to mind Dog Man Star era Suede for some reason.