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Given to the Wild
Rock · 2012

Given to the Wild

The Maccabees

A cinematic shift into shimmering art-rock. Dense layers of delay-soaked guitars and breathy vocals create a wistful, expansive atmosphere for urban reflection.

January 9, 2012 · Fiction Records

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Given to the Wild represents a profound sonic metamorphosis, shedding the jittery post-punk energy of the band's youth for something far more oceanic and immersive. It sounds like the moment you stop running and finally look at the horizon. The guitars no longer just jangle; they chime, echo, and weave together in intricate patterns that feel like light reflecting off moving water. Orlando Weeks' vocals have moved from the front of the stage into the heart of the mix, acting as a soft, guiding presence through the dense instrumental fog.

Moments Worth Listening For
The propulsive, interlocking guitar lines that drive the climax of Pelican with frantic energy.
The way Grew Up at Midnight builds from a delicate piano motif into a soaring, widescreen finale.
The ethereal, wordless vocal harmonies that open the title track, setting a ghostly, atmospheric tone.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Given to the Wild sound next to the rest of The Maccabees's catalogue?

Wistful+2.0σ

Wistful saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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