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Having once lived in the room next door to Foals’ Yannis Philipakkis, and making music that shares a similar flavour to that of their neighbour’s newest album, Trophy Wife might well be assumed to be copycats. But in fact it was Yannis who wound up taking an interest in (and maybe even an influence from) the noise from next door.
Right from the off their sound is intriguing, as clattering percussion and jangling xylophones merge to create an almost haunting sound. Light and airy vocals then sing repeated lyrics that bring a laid-back summer vibe to these instrument-dominated tracks.
Trophy Wife definitely fit in with Foals’ new trend of gentle and experimental sounds that have a surprising ability to completely blow you away. Optimum example, ‘The Book Of Right-On’, provides a gentle yet irresistibly danceable hook in place of a chorus, topped off with echoing whistling that emphasises the eerie side to this band’s sound.
This is a whole new breed of interesting music: this you can get excited about when you’re half asleep in the summer sun.
Recommended track: 'The Book Of Right-On' TAGS: Trophy Wife Words by: Sophie Armour
Links:
Trophy Wife - Myspace
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