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| '''Wild Beasts''' were an English ] band, formed in 2002 in ]. They released their first single, "Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants", on Bad Sneakers Records in November 2006, and subsequently signed to ]. They have released five acclaimed albums, '']'' in 2008, '']'' in 2009, '']'' in 2011, '']'' in 2014 and '']'' in 2016. ''Two Dancers'' was nominated for the ]. | '''Wild Beasts''' were an English ] band, formed in 2002 in ]. They released their first single, "Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants", on Bad Sneakers Records in November 2006, and subsequently signed to ]. They have released five acclaimed albums, '']'' in 2008, '']'' in 2009, '']'' in 2011, '']'' in 2014 and '']'' in 2016. ''Two Dancers'' was nominated for the ]. | ||
| On 25 September 2017, the band announced that they were disbanding.<ref name="Disbandment">{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/wild-beasts-announce-final-shows-and-ep-share-new-song-listen/|title=Wild Beasts Announce Final Shows and EP, Share New Song: Listen|last=Monroe|first=Jazz|date=26 September 2017|accessdate=26 September 2017|publisher='']''}}</ref> | On 25 September 2017, the band announced that they were disbanding.<ref name="Disbandment">{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/wild-beasts-announce-final-shows-and-ep-share-new-song-listen/|title=Wild Beasts Announce Final Shows and EP, Share New Song: Listen|last=Monroe|first=Jazz|date=26 September 2017|accessdate=26 September 2017|publisher='']''}}</ref> | ||
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| Wild Beasts signed to Bad Sneakers Records in August 2006. They recorded a live session of three tracks in November 2006 for ]'s ''Brain Surgery'' on ].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/brain_surgery/tracklisting_20061222.shtml |title=BBC Radio 6 Music - Marc Riley |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=1970-01-01 |accessdate=2014-08-01}}</ref> Bad Sneakers released "Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants" on 20 November.<ref name="Guardian">{{cite web|author=Dave Simpson |url=http://music.guardian.co.uk/rock/story/0,,1972106,00.html |title=First Sight: Wild Beasts | Music | The Guardian |publisher=Music.guardian.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2014-08-01}}</ref> With Hayden's "enormous falsetto voice, which soars over chiming guitars",<ref name="Guardian"/> the single was placed at number 17 in the UK indie chart. | Wild Beasts signed to Bad Sneakers Records in August 2006. They recorded a live session of three tracks in November 2006 for ]'s ''Brain Surgery'' on ].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/brain_surgery/tracklisting_20061222.shtml |title=BBC Radio 6 Music - Marc Riley |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=1970-01-01 |accessdate=2014-08-01}}</ref> Bad Sneakers released "Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants" on 20 November.<ref name="Guardian">{{cite web|author=Dave Simpson |url=http://music.guardian.co.uk/rock/story/0,,1972106,00.html |title=First Sight: Wild Beasts | Music | The Guardian |publisher=Music.guardian.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2014-08-01}}</ref> With Hayden's "enormous falsetto voice, which soars over chiming guitars",<ref name="Guardian"/> the single was placed at number 17 in the UK indie chart. | ||
| In February 2007, Wild Beasts signed to ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dominorecordco.com/site/index.php?page=news&newsID=603 |title=Domino | News |publisher=Dominorecordco.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-01}}</ref> A second single was released on Bad Sneakers Records in April 2007, "Through Dark Night".<ref>Knight, Beverely. 2007-04-21 ] "The playlist." Page 3.</ref> In May 2007, music magazine '']'' listed Wild Beasts as one of ten bands "tipped for the top".<ref>Hargreaves, Ellie. 2007-05-23 ]. "" Section: leisure</ref> Wild Beasts' debut album '']'', described as "shocking, funny, and above all irrevocable",<ref>{{cite web|last=Kharas |first=Kev |url=http://drownedinsound.com/articles/3243146 |title=New album: goose-pimpled gods Wild Beasts take debut bow / Music News // Drowned In Sound |publisher=Drownedinsound.com |date=2008-05-02 |accessdate=2014-08-01}}</ref> was released on 16 June 2008, with " |
In February 2007, Wild Beasts signed to ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dominorecordco.com/site/index.php?page=news&newsID=603 |title=Domino | News |publisher=Dominorecordco.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-01}}</ref> A second single was released on Bad Sneakers Records in April 2007, "Through Dark Night".<ref>Knight, Beverely. 2007-04-21 ] "The playlist." Page 3.</ref> In May 2007, music magazine '']'' listed Wild Beasts as one of ten bands "tipped for the top".<ref>Hargreaves, Ellie. 2007-05-23 ]. "" Section: leisure</ref> Wild Beasts' debut album '']'', described as "shocking, funny, and above all irrevocable",<ref>{{cite web|last=Kharas |first=Kev |url=http://drownedinsound.com/articles/3243146 |title=New album: goose-pimpled gods Wild Beasts take debut bow / Music News // Drowned In Sound |publisher=Drownedinsound.com |date=2008-05-02 |accessdate=2014-08-01}}</ref> was released on 16 June 2008, with "The Devil's Crayon" single following on 30 June. | ||
| The band's second album '']'' was released in August 2009 and was widely acclaimed; it featured in many end of year best albums lists for 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/bjhj |title=Music - Review of Wild Beasts - Two Dancers |publisher=BBC |date=1970-01-01 |accessdate=2014-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Baynes |first=Chris |url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/109159-wild-beasts-two-dancers/ |title=Wild Beasts: Two Dancers |publisher=PopMatters |date= |accessdate=2014-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/cd_reviews/article6731988.ece |title=Unknown |newspaper=] |accessdate=2014-08-01}} {{subscription required}}</ref> It was nominated for the 2010 ]. Wild Beasts' third studio album, entitled '']'', was released in May 2011.<ref>Meatto, Keith. 2011-05-17 Obtained 2011-05-17.</ref> The band subsequently announced the addition of touring band member Katie Harkin from ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00c72y1/episodes/2011 |title=BBC Radio 6 Music - Marc Riley - Episodes by date, 2011 |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=1970-01-01 |accessdate=2014-08-01}}</ref> They won the 2011 ]. | The band's second album '']'' was released in August 2009 and was widely acclaimed; it featured in many end of year best albums lists for 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/bjhj |title=Music - Review of Wild Beasts - Two Dancers |publisher=BBC |date=1970-01-01 |accessdate=2014-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Baynes |first=Chris |url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/109159-wild-beasts-two-dancers/ |title=Wild Beasts: Two Dancers |publisher=PopMatters |date= |accessdate=2014-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/cd_reviews/article6731988.ece |title=Unknown |newspaper=] |accessdate=2014-08-01}} {{subscription required}}</ref> It was nominated for the 2010 ]. Wild Beasts' third studio album, entitled '']'', was released in May 2011.<ref>Meatto, Keith. 2011-05-17 Obtained 2011-05-17.</ref> The band subsequently announced the addition of touring band member Katie Harkin from ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00c72y1/episodes/2011 |title=BBC Radio 6 Music - Marc Riley - Episodes by date, 2011 |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=1970-01-01 |accessdate=2014-08-01}}</ref> They won the 2011 ]. | ||
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| Their fifth studio album, '']'' was released on 5 August 2016 also on Domino Records. | Their fifth studio album, '']'' was released on 5 August 2016 also on Domino Records. | ||
| On 25 September 2017, Wild Beasts announced its disbandment. An EP, ''Punk Drunk & Trembling'', was released on 20 October 2017 |
On 25 September 2017, Wild Beasts announced its disbandment. An EP, ''Punk Drunk & Trembling'', was released on 20 October 2017. The group also announced plans for a live album, titled ''Last Night All My Dreams Came True'', due 16 February 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1974272/wild-beasts-announce-live-album-last-night-all-my-dreams-came-true/music/|title=Wild Beasts Announce Live Album Last Night All My Dreams Came True|date=2017-12-06|work=Stereogum|access-date=2017-12-09}}</ref> The band also announced its final shows scheduled for February 2018.<ref name="Disbandment"></ref> | ||
| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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| * "Through Dark Night" / "Please Sir" (Bad Sneakers Records, 2007) | * "Through Dark Night" / "Please Sir" (Bad Sneakers Records, 2007) | ||
| * "Assembly" / "Sylvia, a Melodrama" (Domino Records, 2007) | * "Assembly" / "Sylvia, a Melodrama" (Domino Records, 2007) | ||
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* "The Devil's Crayon" / "Treacle Tin" (Domino Records, 2008) | ||
| * "Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants" / "Mummy's Boy" (Domino Records, 2008) | * "Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants" / "Mummy's Boy" (Domino Records, 2008) | ||
| * "Hooting & Howling" / "Through the Iron Gate" (Domino Records, 2009) | * "Hooting & Howling" / "Through the Iron Gate" (Domino Records, 2009) | ||
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| *] - "You're Early" | *] - "You're Early" | ||
| *] - "Night Light" | *] - "Night Light" | ||
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*Nimmo and the Gauntletts - "Others" | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Revision as of 20:11, 9 December 2017
This article is about the musical group. For the art movement, see Fauvism. For the Chinese novel, see Wild Beast (Chinese novel).
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Kendal, England |
| Genres | Indie rock, art rock, dream pop, synth pop |
| Years active | 2002–2018 |
| Labels |
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| Members | Hayden Thorpe Ben Little Chris Talbot Tom Fleming |
| Past members | Gareth Bullock Katie Harkin (touring member only) |
| Website | Wild Beasts.co.uk |
Wild Beasts were an English indie rock band, formed in 2002 in Kendal. They released their first single, "Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants", on Bad Sneakers Records in November 2006, and subsequently signed to Domino Records. They have released five acclaimed albums, Limbo, Panto in 2008, Two Dancers in 2009, Smother in 2011, Present Tense in 2014 and Boy King in 2016. Two Dancers was nominated for the Mercury Prize.
On 25 September 2017, the band announced that they were disbanding.
History
In 2002, Queen Katherine School students Hayden Thorpe and Ben Little formed the duo Fauve, the French term for "wild beast", and began writing songs. In January 2004, drummer Chris "Bert" Talbot and bassist Gareth "Gaz" Bullock, joined and the band's name became Wild Beasts. The quartet recorded their eponymous demo EP in June 2004. In September 2005, the band relocated to Leeds and Tom Fleming replaced Bullock full-time bassist. They played their first Leeds gig at Trash (formerly The Mixing Tin). The new quartet recorded two further demo EPs, Esprit De Corps and All Men.
Wild Beasts signed to Bad Sneakers Records in August 2006. They recorded a live session of three tracks in November 2006 for Marc Riley's Brain Surgery on BBC Radio 6 Music. Bad Sneakers released "Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants" on 20 November. With Hayden's "enormous falsetto voice, which soars over chiming guitars", the single was placed at number 17 in the UK indie chart.
In February 2007, Wild Beasts signed to Domino Records. A second single was released on Bad Sneakers Records in April 2007, "Through Dark Night". In May 2007, music magazine NME listed Wild Beasts as one of ten bands "tipped for the top". Wild Beasts' debut album Limbo, Panto, described as "shocking, funny, and above all irrevocable", was released on 16 June 2008, with "The Devil's Crayon" single following on 30 June.
The band's second album Two Dancers was released in August 2009 and was widely acclaimed; it featured in many end of year best albums lists for 2009. It was nominated for the 2010 Mercury Prize. Wild Beasts' third studio album, entitled Smother, was released in May 2011. The band subsequently announced the addition of touring band member Katie Harkin from Sky Larkin. They won the 2011 London Awards for Art and Performance.
The band released their fourth studio album Present Tense on 24 February 2014.
Their fifth studio album, Boy King was released on 5 August 2016 also on Domino Records.
On 25 September 2017, Wild Beasts announced its disbandment. An EP, Punk Drunk & Trembling, was released on 20 October 2017. The group also announced plans for a live album, titled Last Night All My Dreams Came True, due 16 February 2018. The band also announced its final shows scheduled for February 2018.
Discography
Albums
- Limbo, Panto (Domino Records, 2008)
- Two Dancers (Domino Records, 2009) UK No. 68
- Smother (Domino Records, 2011) UK No. 17
- Present Tense (Domino Records, 2014) UK No. 10
- Boy King (Domino Records, 2016) UK No. 9
EPs
- Wild Beasts (2004)
- Esprit De Corps (2005)
- All Men (2005)
- Reach a Bit Further (2011)
- Punk Drunk & Trembling (2017)
Singles
- "Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants" / "The Old Dog" (Bad Sneakers Records, 2006)
- "Through Dark Night" / "Please Sir" (Bad Sneakers Records, 2007)
- "Assembly" / "Sylvia, a Melodrama" (Domino Records, 2007)
- "The Devil's Crayon" / "Treacle Tin" (Domino Records, 2008)
- "Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants" / "Mummy's Boy" (Domino Records, 2008)
- "Hooting & Howling" / "Through the Iron Gate" (Domino Records, 2009)
- "All the King's Men" (Domino Records, 2009)
- "We Still Got the Taste Dancin' On Our Tongues" (Domino Records, 2010)
- "Albatross" / "Smother" (Domino Records, 2011)
- "Bed of Nails" / "Catherine Wheel" (Domino Records, 2011)
- "Reach a Bit Further" EP (Domino Records, 2011)
- "Stray" (digital download, Domino Records, 2012)
- "Wanderlust" / "Byzantine" (Domino Records, 2014)
- "Sweet Spot" (Domino Records, 2014)
- "A Simple Beautiful Truth" (digital download, Domino Records, 2014)
- "Mecca" (digital download, Domino Records, 2014)
- "Woebegone Wanderers II" (digital download, Domino Records, 2015)
- "Get My Bang" (digital download, Domino Records, 2016)
- "Big Cat" (digital download, Domino Records, 2016)
- "Alpha Female" (digital download, Domino Records, 2017)
Remixes
- Lady Gaga - "You and I"
- 2:54 - "You're Early"
- Jessie Ware - "Night Light"
- Nimmo and the Gauntletts - "Others"
References
- Bevan, David. "Wild Beasts – Smother". Pitchfork. Retrieved 14 June 2011.
- Fulton, Katherine. "Wild Beasts – Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- Pearis, Bill (12 August 2009). "Wild Beasts – new album, MP3, 2009 tour dates, 3 NYC shows". Brooklynvegan.com. Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ Monroe, Jazz (26 September 2017). "Wild Beasts Announce Final Shows and EP, Share New Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - Hargreaves, Ellie. 2006-11-17 Westmorland Gazette "Wild about the Beasts."
- "BBC Radio 6 Music - Marc Riley". Bbc.co.uk. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ Dave Simpson. "First Sight: Wild Beasts | Music | The Guardian". Music.guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- "Domino | News". Dominorecordco.com. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- Knight, Beverely. 2007-04-21 Music Week "The playlist." Page 3.
- Hargreaves, Ellie. 2007-05-23 ThisisTheLakeDistrict.co.uk. "NME Hails Kendal Band "Must See"" Section: leisure
- Kharas, Kev (2 May 2008). "New album: goose-pimpled gods Wild Beasts take debut bow / Music News // Drowned In Sound". Drownedinsound.com. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- "Music - Review of Wild Beasts - Two Dancers". BBC. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- Baynes, Chris. "Wild Beasts: Two Dancers". PopMatters. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- "Unknown". The Times. Retrieved 1 August 2014. (subscription required)
- Meatto, Keith. 2011-05-17 Wild at Heart – A Review of Smother Obtained 2011-05-17.
- "BBC Radio 6 Music - Marc Riley - Episodes by date, 2011". Bbc.co.uk. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- "Wild Beasts Announce Live Album Last Night All My Dreams Came True". Stereogum. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
- "ChartArchive - Wild Beasts - Smother". Archive.is. 21 May 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- "iTunes - Music - Yoü and I (The Remixes) by Lady Gaga". Itunes.apple.com. 18 September 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
External links
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- Bad Sneakers Records
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