Apologies To The Queen Mary
Wolves are the flavour of the month; which is much better than being a flavour for a wolf if you know what we mean? Canadian foursome Wolf Parade's debut album Apologies to the Queen Mary is like a swift kick in the back of the knees; it's sonic, it's punchy and it's got rhythm so good you'll wanna jump on your bed and/or punch the air. 'Fancy Claps' is as great as the title suggests, almost three minutes of jangly, hip and shoulder shaking poprock. 'You are a Runner.' has a syncopated, nervy energy reminiscent of their fellow Canuck admirers Modest Mouse's Lonesome Crowded West, overlayed with raspy vocals, swamp rock guitar and clashing percussion. The Cobain-esque vocals on 'Same Ghost Every Night' define a slower, rockier, synthed-up sound and shows versatility without being contradictory. Regardless of hype or whether you are Monarchist or Republican Apologies to the Queen Mary should definitely be on the top of your to-do list.
Release: Album
To Cure: A quiet weekend
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