Given to the Wild - The Maccabees
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69 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

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  • Summary: The third album for the British indie rock band was recorded over two sessions with producers Tim Goldsworthy, Bruno Ellingham, and Jag Jago.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Jan 13, 2012
    95
    The Maccabees have returned as a highly evolved beast more than ready to be released into the wild world.
  2. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jan 17, 2012
    80
    If progress is their aim, then this is fine proof of how a softly-softly approach is often best.
  3. This Is Fake DIY
    Feb 10, 2012
    80
    Not the finished article, but as close as the (still) youthful band are likely to come at this stage.
  4. Mojo
    Jan 31, 2012
    60
    It's hard not to wish for more. Or maybe less. [Feb 2012, p.95]
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  1. Youngnedyoung
    10
    If you're a fan of their previous jaunty material, turn away - the Maccabees have been listening to Arcade Fire, Foals and Wild Beasts to deliver what must be one of the best albums of the year. Frequently, songs tick along and build up to climactic crescendos, releasing energy and vibrancy that will make you wish they carried on for longer than they actually do. There's a new found maturity here, as well as an epic production and dancefloor undertones that make this an ideal cousin to Foals' Total Life Forever. Highly recommended and one of the surprise comebacks of 2012!… Collapse
  2. vermas
    10
    Amazing album that can be described with progress, maturity and beauty. All the tracks are great, all the band members are firing on all cylinders especially Weeks whose voice is incredibly versatile for example on Unknow in which he does a high falsetto that surprises listeners. Overall 9/10… Expand
  3. carlos86archer
    9
    Perfect from start to finish. Its dreamy, bold and belongs in every indie fans collection! Glimmer and Pelican stand out tracks for me. They are truly amazing and i would liken this album to the Foals. Enjoy x… Expand
  4. Ricko
    8
    Good third album from London Indie Rockers. Vocally kind of reminds of Arcade Fire but musically they are closer to a band like Editors if they hadn't ever heard of Joy Division. It's a definite grower, the more you listen the more you get from it. Went Away is the highlight of the record for me. An enjoyable album all round… Expand

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