Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants is a startling introduction to the early, unvarnished world of Wild Beasts. It sounds like a fever dream of British indie rock, where the standard guitar-bass-drums setup is hijacked by a sense of theatricality that borders on the absurd.
The music is jagged and 'wonky,' characterized by staccato rhythms and guitars that chime with a nervous, caffeinated energy. It is a far cry from the sleek, nocturnal synth-pop they would later adopt, favoring instead a raw, cabaret-esque intensity that feels both ancient and modern.
How does Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants sound next to the rest of Wild Beasts's catalogue?
This album stays in step with the catalogue across the board — no axis departs enough to be worth its own note. Hover the dots to see where each one sits.
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