I find their grandeur amazing and very refreshing. Also musically I think that they have created something new which is very rare these days. Then add in Abigail Morris’s voice and it’s an uncontrollable burst of enthusiasm. From what I read they are blowing up the pop charts across the pond. I am not a fan of pop music, and I basically refer to it as pop trash. But not this pop band. Give this album a listen !!!
May 24, 2024
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I stumbled upon Idles a few years ago and initially couldn’t stand them. Their sound is very specific. They’re rowdy. They’re all over the place. They’re a wonderful anomaly in the music realm.
I liked this snippet from The Rolling Stones’ review of their album, “Describing the warm, fuzzy optimism of an Idles record requires only the most pretentious adjectives — ebullience, exultation, jubilation — words that Idles frontman Joe Talbot would likely laugh at heartily before offering a pint to anyone who said them.”
It’s an album you can dance to, fight to, protest against police brutality to, celebrate the end of the British monarchy to — it’s resistance music if resistance music was played by good looking tattooed guys who occassionally wear dresses. I enjoy the songs Dancer (done with LCD Soundsystem) and Grace the most, but Gift Horse makes me want to riot in the streets and Pop Pop Pop needs a dance remix asap.
Enjoy it. And if you dislike it, you’re wrong. Thanks.
Apr 26, 2024
Spectacular. Saw them in London at a packed and singing O2.
I’ve always loved them but for whatever reason Jarvis’ Bowieisms hadn’t fully revealed themselves to me before this evening. What a fine, incredible band they are. Generational talents, as they say. Do yourself a favor and listen to the new album (among their best) and catch them live. Jarvis is on fire. 🔥 And as of last night they have the new number one album in the UK!
6d ago
one of my favorite, most slept-on bands ever. cheesy 80s pop that has no right to be as lyrically impressive and self-aware as it is. also they did a mostly instrumental record in 2003 called I Trawl the Megahertz that’s all string arrangements with radio interview samples blended in if that’s more your thing. awesome range, Cars and Girls was my most listened to song of 2024. also the singer dresses like that now so u know he’s the real deal
Apr 13, 2025
