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Oxford, England, United Kingdom (2005 – present)
Foals are a band from Oxford, England, United Kingdom, formed in 2005. The band’s musical influences are varied. Their musical style is linked to various genres such as indie rock, dance-punk and math rock.
Current members, Jack Bevan and Yannis Philippakis were originally in cult math rock band The Edmund Fitzgerald, but disbanded after they claimed that things had become “too serious” and they wanted to have more “fun making their music”. The lead singer of Youthmovies (now disbanded), Andrew Mears, originally formed part of the band, playing as guitarist and lead vocalist. He was present on the bands debut 7” single Try This On Your Piano/Look at My Furrows of Worry, but left shortly afterwards to concentrate on Youthmovies’ debut album Good Nature.
Hummer, the band’s first single with current line-up of Yannis Philippakis on vocals and guitar, Jack Bevan on drums, Jimmy Smith on guitar, Edwin Congreave on keyboard and Walter Gervers on bass, was released as a digital download and on vinyl on April 23, 2007.
Foals began working on their debut album, Antidotes in 2007. The album was recorded in Stay Gold Studios, Brooklyn and was produced by Dave Sitek and socialite Wendy Jane. Although content with Sitek’s participation in the album’s recording process, the band decided to do mixing of the album themselves. Antidotes was released on March 24, 2008 in the United Kingdom on Transgressive Records and on April 8, 2008 in the United States through Sub Pop.
Current members, Jack Bevan and Yannis Philippakis were originally in cult math rock band The Edmund Fitzgerald, but disbanded after they claimed that things had become “too serious” and they wanted to have more “fun making their music”. The lead singer of Youthmovies (now disbanded), Andrew Mears, originally formed part of the band, playing as guitarist and lead vocalist. He was present on the bands debut 7” single Try This On Your Piano/Look at My Furrows of Worry, but left shortly afterwards to concentrate on Youthmovies’ debut album Good Nature.
Hummer, the band’s first single with current line-up of Yannis Philippakis on vocals and guitar, Jack Bevan on drums, Jimmy Smith on guitar, Edwin Congreave on keyboard and Walter Gervers on bass, was released as a digital download and on vinyl on April 23, 2007.
Foals began working on their debut album, Antidotes in 2007. The album was recorded in Stay Gold Studios, Brooklyn and was produced by Dave Sitek and socialite Wendy Jane. Although content with Sitek’s participation in the album’s recording process, the band decided to do mixing of the album themselves. Antidotes was released on March 24, 2008 in the United Kingdom on Transgressive Records and on April 8, 2008 in the United States through Sub Pop.
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hotwheels47125 wrote:
gangatheloon wrote: Saturday afternoon "new album is not good. Admit it." I whole heartedly disagree. Total Life Forever is so unexpected after Antidotes, but its fucking beautiful in its own rite.
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rudedudejude wrote:
New album is awesome. Took a few listens to adjust to their new sound but loving it, smooth and peachy. Beautiful stuff.
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tango_taz wrote:
foals didn't win =[
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The405Music wrote:
The 405 reviewed them live - http://thefourohfive.com/reviews/2542
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filimob wrote:
клип на MIAMI хорож | )
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lonely_mushroom wrote:
"math rock" lol ...definitely somebody should listen to Shellac, Heavy Vegetable, Don Caballero, Chavez, Polvo, Toe or Tera Melos
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Soulscream wrote:
Total Life Forever has grown from damn good into best album of the year into classic album for me.
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Anickdot wrote:
Electric Bloom Remixes are quite good!
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BlackProject wrote:
Cheers for that Atrap, been meaning to get the Antidoes B-sides :)
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SkyEatsMoon wrote:
@Atrapforjudges I love you...
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Xemper wrote:
Mercury Prize winner announced on Tuesday! Will Foals win?
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Ara88 wrote:
Not a day goes by without listening to them, well excited to see them in November.
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Bongair wrote:
New album is bloody amazing.
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gangatheloon wrote:
new album is not good. Admit it.
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xOwenxJenkinsx wrote:
from what I saw at Reading, you had an amazing set! Shame you have proper elitist indie kids as fans though! :(
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HelterSkelterr wrote:
probably the best new band i've found for myself recently new album is brilliant, though i prefer the first one
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Atrapforjudges wrote:
Download their whole discography, including b-sides, bonus discs etc. here http://atrapforjudges.blogspot.com/2010/09/foals-discography.html
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jackcday wrote:
Okay guys, no shit, EVERY download link has been taken down for all the rare-ish non Antidotes B-Sides. Things like Dearth, Glaciers, all the extra songs on the early singles. Which, by the way have all been taken down. Could someone be awesome enough to upload those few tracks to somewhere? It would help a lot of people. I'm definitely not the only one like this. I'm talking about the tracks like Gold Gold Gold, Titum Arum, Glaciers, A Sketch For ESG, etc. Pleaaaaaase could someone help me out? [2]
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maRtin-h wrote:
NEW SPANISH SAHARA VERSION! WOOOOOO http://www.foals.co.uk/store/products,spanish-sahara-w-london-contemporary-orchestra_57.htm
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SkyEatsMoon wrote:
Okay guys, no shit, EVERY download link has been taken down for all the rare-ish non Antidotes B-Sides. Things like Dearth, Glaciers, all the extra songs on the early singles. Which, by the way have all been taken down. Could someone be awesome enough to upload those few tracks to somewhere? It would help a lot of people. I'm definitely not the only one like this. I'm talking about the tracks like Gold Gold Gold, Titum Arum, Glaciers, A Sketch For ESG, etc. Pleaaaaaase could someone help me out?
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El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles CA, United States
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The Casbah, San Diego CA, United States
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News
MTV PRESENTS FOALS AT DINGWALLS//
13 Aug 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/foals
Foals will be headlining an MTV presents underage show (14-18 year old) on August 25th at Dingwalls in London. Tickets are now available to buy here for only £10, but you can also click here to find o. …
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