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Third studio album by the British indie rock group. The follow-up to 2009's 'Wall of Arms', the album has been very well received by critics and features the single 'Pelican'.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This really is a fantastic album, probably just topping Wall of Arms. It's not an immediate album, but man does it get better with every listen. I've been playing it daily since it was first released and I'm still not bored of it. It really is an album of real depth. Don't listen to the negative reviews, just go out and buy it, I'm already confident this will be one of my top 3 albums of 2012.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Booksie
Format:Audio CD
A wonderful evolution from Colour It In, their 'sound' has emerged as something vocally mature, emotionally raw and sophisticated.
First time I heard it, one had to pause what she was doing - it's just arresting. There are no wasteful album 'fillers', just simply superior pieces of music. They've put an awful lot into the album, you can hear it, nor do you have to listen particularly hard.
I couldn't pick one track to dismiss. I could pick them all to recommend. And I do.
Some oldies may dislike the band's evolution but let's be blunt, people change. With luck, you've changed too. So you can, too, appreciate their beautiful growth.
I was a good fan, nothing special, now, I'm a smitten fan, desperate to see them live, with the proviso their music develops as creatively as it's doing.
Well done!
First time I heard it, one had to pause what she was doing - it's just arresting. There are no wasteful album 'fillers', just simply superior pieces of music. They've put an awful lot into the album, you can hear it, nor do you have to listen particularly hard.
I couldn't pick one track to dismiss. I could pick them all to recommend. And I do.
Some oldies may dislike the band's evolution but let's be blunt, people change. With luck, you've changed too. So you can, too, appreciate their beautiful growth.
I was a good fan, nothing special, now, I'm a smitten fan, desperate to see them live, with the proviso their music develops as creatively as it's doing.
Well done!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By C22man
Format:Audio CD
The Maccabees third outing 'Given To The Wild' is an excellent album, certainly one of the years best. It's a very atmospheric piece and it immediately made me think of Foals (another great band). Like Foals album 'Total Life Forever' it has a drifting, eerie rock vibe with distant guitars and spider like synths, and yet it can be jaunty and groovey with hypnotic basslines and quick paced drumming. Orlando Weeks' vocals are top notch too, some how sounding light and fragile yet powerful at the same time.
The title track and 'Child' start things off in a sombre fashion, drifting along in a darkly beautiful way before kicking in to life in the latter track. The singles 'Feel To Follow' and 'Pelican' are both effortessly catchy and bursting with life. 'Ayla' and 'Went Away' continue this vibe. The former a wonderful, piano led track that keeps its pounding beat, while the latter leaps along on its upbeat guitars and dancey beat. There are a number of darker tracks including the standout 'Unknow' and 'Heave', as well as the brilliant 'Forever I've Known'. There is no filler to be found, its a true album with the same vibe carried on throughout.
Definately one of the years best albums!
The title track and 'Child' start things off in a sombre fashion, drifting along in a darkly beautiful way before kicking in to life in the latter track. The singles 'Feel To Follow' and 'Pelican' are both effortessly catchy and bursting with life. 'Ayla' and 'Went Away' continue this vibe. The former a wonderful, piano led track that keeps its pounding beat, while the latter leaps along on its upbeat guitars and dancey beat. There are a number of darker tracks including the standout 'Unknow' and 'Heave', as well as the brilliant 'Forever I've Known'. There is no filler to be found, its a true album with the same vibe carried on throughout.
Definately one of the years best albums!
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Excellent Album!!
Wonderful album, particularly after seeing them at Alexandra Palace. Beautifully written, bewildering harmonies from a group at the top of their game.
Published 1 month ago by G Anderson
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Excellent Album
There isn't anything I dislike about this purchase. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys this style of music. Fantastic
Published 2 months ago by Nana
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its a gem of an album
i bought this album after seeing them live in my home town where they played nearly every track off the album, and although they are better live than on the record, the album is... Read more
Published 2 months ago by BIKEBOARDER
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Bland
I bought this because of so many high scoring reviews and a mercury award nomination.
Perhaps I got a different album to the other reviewers but I'm not a fan of this. Read more
Perhaps I got a different album to the other reviewers but I'm not a fan of this. Read more
Published 4 months ago by astockwelluk
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The best
Best album I have downloaded in a while, only recently discovered this group and I am very impressed great sound brilliant vocalist.
Published 4 months ago by Millwall
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I'm a new fan.
Excellent album. I loved every track...I'm not even a 'rock' fan. Beautifully arranged, expertly mastered. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Stanley Crooks
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All my friends ask what it is when I play it.
I love the Maccabees but, obviously, not everyone knows them. However, when I play it everyone always gets to a point of needing to ask what the great music is. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Londonpaul
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THE MACCABEES - GIVEN TO THE WILD - REVIEW
Après deux albums barbotant dans l'indie rock plus ordinaire, mais non moins appréciable, The Maccabees passent à l'étape supérieure, celle du... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Dam
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Classic from the MAC's
Another excellent album from the MAC's have not listened enough to pick a favorite, but just goes to show what a solid group of songs.
Published 8 months ago by bonusbeat
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THE album of 2012.
Having been a fan of The Maccabees, I was so excited for this to be released. After about 2-3 listens it becomes SO addictive. Read more
Published 8 months ago by MellyMo
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