Wild Beasts - All The King's Men

It seems that sometimes less is more in the music business.  The simpler the better.  This is certainly true of Wild Beasts second single ‘All The King’s Men’ of the highly praised album ‘Two Dancers’.  

Commencing with a strong yet simple tom drumbeat, then almost instantly the shimmering sound of a few organ and guitar notes are no sooner upon you.  The trademark falsetto vocals that follow are still dominant and instantly recognisable, however this time Hayden Thorpe’s vocals play back-up.  The leading role is taken by Tom Flemming with his beefy baritone vocals that recite "...girls from Roedean, girls from Shipley, girls from Hounslow, girls from Whitby."  From this it is evident the ongoing saga with women still continues.  

Wild Beasts feel like a breath of fresh air with their battling baritone and falsetto vocals, whilst still creating a minimalist effect with their music. It gives the ears sufficient time to take in the full range of sounds.  I think this may only just be the beginning of something special for Wild Beasts if songs this good continue.      

Wild Beasts - Hooting & Howling

You may often portray Wild Beasts as vulgar and violent species and you would be right to do so.  Many of them flesh eaters who need no second chances, a bit like the music industry really.  To make it in this ruthless music industry you have to have a gift, something special.  Many bands have fallen by the wayside because they haven’t been brutal enough, several of them in it just for the rider.  This band however, under the name Wild Beasts have stepped up to the mark.  Not just with the bold name, but with the music following suit. 

Debut single ‘Hooting & Howling’ creates a sense of ore when listened to.  A feeling of child-like nature with enormous but delicate falsetto vocals, and gracefully plucked guitar strings that creates a mysterious wave of pleasure travelling through your ears.   “Girls are not worth the fines I’m paying” sums up the light hearted but obvious trouble with women, love and relationships, this theme carries on throughout the song. Another song about love and relationships? Yes, this is no James blunt or Taylor Swift though. 

Sophisticated, and intelligent music with a mystical and mysterious twist.  My local record store is a must when the album release date is finally here.