The Maccabees -Given to the Wild

smacg · 20-01-2012 11:30PM #1

Anyone been listening to this, and is it a contender for Album of the year already or not?
Probably will be for me, but Ive liked this band since first hearing Latchmere, and theyve had 2 great albums already. What I like about them is they have managed to avoid much filler which to be honest I cant say the same for a lot of the stuff i listen to.

Corholio · 21-01-2012 01:45AM

I think it's a superb album, unfortunately I think it's going to lose them some fans because it's quite different from the first two albums. It really sounds like they put a hell of a lot of work into the sound on this one. I don't really expect to hear a better opening sound to a song this year than 'Ayla'.

Orlando's voice just seems to soar along on the tracks too. Really is a beautiful album.

A V A · 21-01-2012 10:11PM

chilled layed back album ,yes its different but so was wall of arms when it came out

took me a while to get use to it , but it just hit me how well written it is , i listen to it all the time, all the way through while playin fifa haha

have my ticket for the academy gig so should be good to see these tracks live

KnowYourEnemy · 23-01-2012 02:39PM

Just got this. Have read nothing but good things about it so will give it a few listens and get back to y'all!

allybhoy · 28-01-2012 10:40PM

KnowYourEnemy wrote: »

Just got this. Have read nothing but good things about it so will give it a few listens and get back to y'all!

Needs a few listens alright but it's top drawer. I'd b surprised If I hear a better track than 'forever I've known' this year

The Maccabees -Given to the Wild

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