One of the most talented and relatively overlooked bands in modern alternative music has announced their return. Wild Beasts will release Smother, the follow-up to their fantastic Two Dancers, on May 9th through Domino. The short announcement on their official website tells us that “Smother was recorded in late 2010 in a remote part of North Wales, and was co-produced by Wild Beasts and long term collaborator Richard Formby.”
Along with the announcement came this trailer, which in twenty tantalising seconds tells us that the Beasts have continued down the same path as their previous album, with exemplary percussion and delicate melodies.
Check it out:
If it seems like I’m gushing, well I am. This has just shot to the top of my most anticipated albums.
The trcklist for Smother is
01. Lion’s Share
02. Bed of Nails
03. Deeper
04. Loop the Loop
05. Plaything
06. Invisible
07. Albatross
08. Reach a Bit Further
09. Burning
10. End Come Too Soon
If you’re lucky enough to live in the UK then you can catch them at one of these dates just after the album’s release in May:
05.5.11 – Newcastle – Gateshead Old Town Hall
06.5.11 – Glasgow – Oran Mor
08.5.11 – Leeds – Brudenell Social Club
09.5.11 – Leicester – Y Theatre
11.5.11 – London – Wilton’s Music Hall
12.5.11 – London – Wilton’s Music Hall
13.5.11 – Gloucester – Guildhall
14.5.11 – Sheffield – City Hall Grand Ballroom
