The Wild Beasts

[LJT]

If you don't like men singing falsetto, this band will likely not be for you. Quite indie rock I suppose, but some beautiful sounding songs, and both vocalists are excellent, one sounding a bit like Guy Carvey from Elbow, while the other I would compare to a male version of Kate Bush (plus an incredibly dodgy moustache). A bit vaudeville in parts, but highly enjoyable and I recommend them heartily, haven't left my ears for months now.

Thinking about it if you like Vampire Weekend, you should quite like The Wild Beasts, but I reckon the Wild Beasts are better, anyway video below for Devil's Crayon:

 

[HeartlandGirl]

Hmm...I liked it. I really liked the vocals and strange lyrics. Do you recommend any other songs by them? Do you like their whole album?

 

[LJT]

The whole album is pretty great Called Limbo, Panto.

They enjoy their weird song titles, here's "Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants"

Youtube- Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants- The Wild Beasts

This was a b-side they did "Sylvia, A Melodrama"...not their best (still good) but reminds me of Jeff Buckley a bit.

YouTube - Sylvia, A Melodrama- The Wild Beasts

My favourite of there's is "His Grinning Skull" one of the best songs i've heard all year, but as I said the album as a whole is great.

 

[LJT]

No other takers? I thought they would be right up some folks alley here

 

[LJT]

Youtube- Treacle Tin- The Wild Beasts

The B-side to Devil's Crayon.

 

[LJT]

So nada, nothing, not even a 'they're shit and that moustache is burning my eyes, make it stop, make it stop!!'

 

[u2popmofo]

A few days ago I started listening to the first video you posted, but got a phone call and then never finished it. I liked the little I heard of it though, I will have to give it another go.

 

[LJT]

Thought I would bump, since it's just been reviewed by Pitchfork and I know everyone hates Pitchey, but you still read it anyway no?

Got quite a good review anyway.