Published by Mason Oldridge, 10 June 2022
Foals once again prove why they are at the top of the indie game right now with their new upbeat album Life Is Yours.
The funk-infused seventh effort opens with the title track which delivers the positive message “life is yours, break away”. An awesome launch to the album, the track stands out as a highlight instantly, where lead single Wake Me Up does exactly what it says on the tin, with blaring rhythm from start to finish, aided by Yannis’ energetic vocals.
2am is lyrically darker, telling of a night out in which you’re desperate to meet someone and not sleep alone that night. This second single focuses on social anxiety within millennials, a popular theme of contemporary music right now, and has earned well-deserved frequent airplay on Radio 1. Furthermore, 2001 is another strong single that holds up.
What then follows is a set of songs which, despite lacking variety between each other, are all still epic, culminating in Wild Green, which is somewhat dreamy, touching upon the psychedelic elements of Tame Impala.
Ultimately, Foals demonstrate how the departure of two members hasn’t hindered them in any way and are still leaders of the modern indie scene.
7/10