Vehicles & Animals
A bright, quirky blend of suburban storytelling and playful electronics. Post-Britpop charm meets Casio-keyboard experimentation in a church basement.
April 7, 2003 · Chrysalis Catalogue
A bright, quirky blend of suburban storytelling and playful electronics. Post-Britpop charm meets Casio-keyboard experimentation in a church basement.
April 7, 2003 · Chrysalis Catalogue
Vehicles & Animals is a masterclass in the 'aggressively pleasant,' offering a sonic landscape that feels like a sunny afternoon in a South London suburb. It captures a specific moment in the early 2000s when the swagger of Britpop was being replaced by a more sensitive, tech-curious form of indie rock. The album is defined by its juxtaposition of traditional songwriting and 'weird' electronic flourishes: Casio-style synths, jittery programming, and unexpected textures that prevent the melodies from becoming too saccharine. It sounds like a band discovering the joy of the studio for the first time, turning everyday observations about Deptford into miniature anthems.
How does Vehicles & Animals sound next to the rest of Athlete's catalogue?
The writing leans far further into storytelling than the rest of the catalogue.
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