Name: Present Tense
Brand: Wild Beasts

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WIGCD279

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Limited edition

Release date

2014-02-24

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PIAS

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Wild Beasts

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Domino

Domino is an independent label founded in Putney, South West London by *a694357* and his partner Jacqui Rice in 1993. The label initially focused on American acts such as *Sebadoh*, *Pavement* or *Royal Trux* before signing British acts in the late '90s.

The label operates a US division, located in Brooklyn, which output was initially identified by its own catalogue number schemes, DOMUS then DNO (used until 2013), when the releases handled by the UK headquarters are identified by WIG (albums) and RUG (singles and EPs) catalogue numbers.

The company operating the label, *Warp Records*, diversified, establishing a publishing arm and a series of labels (*Double Six Recordings*, *Weird World Record Co.*, *Rephlex*, ...).

Wild Beasts, an indie rock band hailing from Kendal, England, captivated audiences with their unique sound. Originally formed in 2002 as "Fauve," the band underwent a name change to "Wild Beasts" in 2004. With Hayden on guitar and vocals, Benny on guitar, Tom on bass and vocals, and Bert on percussion and vocals, they created music that resonated with fans worldwide. However, on September 25th, 2017, the band announced their bittersweet decision to bring their journey to a close.
Throughout their career, Wild Beasts left an indelible mark on the music industry. Their distinctive blend of captivating melodies and thought-provoking lyrics showcased their immense talent and creativity. With each album release came a new sonic exploration that pushed boundaries and challenged conventions.
Whether it was Hayden's soulful voice or the intricate interplay between Benny's guitar riffs and Tom's basslines, Wild Beasts consistently delivered powerful performances that mesmerized audiences. Bert's skillful percussion added depth to their sound while his vocal contributions enhanced the band's harmonies.

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'Present Tense is a dramatically new album - taking cues from the most intense and effervescent of 1980s and 1990s electronic sound but rethinking and retooling these elements with exquisite detail for the 21st century. Longer in creation than any of its predecessors, Hayden Thorpe, Tom Fleming, Chris Talbot and Ben Little took almost a full year away from touring to conceive and construct the eleven tracks of 'Present Tense'. Written in London and recorded at Konk Studios in London and at The Distillery in Bath, the band worked in close collaboration with co-producers Lexxx and Brian Eno protege Leo Abrahams to create a record of astounding intricacy, coherence and emotional resonance. Alongside its breathtaking leap in production, 'Present Tense' also finds the band at the peak of their considerable songwriting powers - each one of the album's eleven tracks illuminating the precious, tender, sad and funny moments of modern life in their trademark plain-spoken poetics. Already rightly considered to be one of contemporary Britain's most innovative and vital bands, 'Present Tense' sees the group's ever-restless collective muse lead them to remarkable new heights - boldly embracing new production techniques and songwriting forms whilst retaining the thrilling idiosyncrasies that have made them so beloved over the course of three beguiling and beautiful albums to date.Deluxe LP comes with a 12" which features remixes of Wanderlust by The Field and Factory Floor.

Present Tense

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