Frightened Rabbit – Sing The Greys
Frightened Rabbit formed in Glasgow by two brothers and first released this album last year by inviting fans to come to their flat, press the buzzer, and yell “album”. That should tell you a little about the way they operate. Like neighbours Mogwai in their early days, it sounds like they’re making music completely outside convention (in fact, it’s possible to hear echoes of Mogwai in the beautiful interlude songs here). Apparently though, this record needs closer attention to grab you than at first thought. “Shit name” said one friend when I excitedly played it to her. “Shit production,” said another, and “it just sounds like modern music,” said a third (mind you, he says that about everything). Music shouldn’t require effort on the part of the listener, but give this album a chance. Even though it’s ‘just’ guitar-driven indie pop, listen to the lyrics, listen to the off-kilter arrangements, and listen to the energy. This is one of the best debut albums in years.
Words_Niall Harden
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