You might of heard of this band by now...and I have fallen in love with their album and sound. Although many call them the new Arcade Fire, I would have to disagree. Whereas my feelings for Arcade Fire are at best lukewarm, the music Of Monsters and Men is like a cataclysmic explosion in comparison. If anything, the way that they utilize vocal harmonies is more reminiscent of The xx. Sunny melodies, sweet harmonies, and catchy riffs with plenty of brass to balance, Of Monsters and Men epitomize everything that an orchestral sounding band should be. Intertwined with catch melodies, there are heavy guitar riffs and copious amounts of distortion that create a perfect atmosphere that has clearly has large ambitions but seems far from ambitious. And of course, there is the band name. The literary geek in me can't help but smile at the allusion to Of Mice and Men, and in a way their music makes me feel like the book did - part heartbreak, part mystery and definite startling beauty.
Some of my favorite tracks from their newest album - My Head Is An Animal.
"Mountain Sound" - Some what reminds me of The Cults - in the best way possible. Bouncy and pop influenced with just the right touch of auxiliary.
"Little Talks" - The cinematic masterpiece of the album that has probably received the most attention, that is more than deserved.
"Six Weeks" - The riff on this song is fantastic and the great vocal harmony doesn't hurt either.
"Love Love Love" - I love love love how Nanna sounds both desolate but hopeful in this song that effortlessly blends heartbreak with moving on. Her voice is exquisite and the roughness and vulnerability is beyond perfect. The soft acoustic guitar with the twinkling of bells is absolutely adorable.
"Your Bones" - Has a sort of Beatles throwback vibe to it and is glowing reminder of years past.
"Yellow Light" - A delicate and beautiful end to an amazing album. It makes me think of walking through a serene forest and just stopping to peer at the cracks of light that filter through the branches.
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