TANGK [Transparent Pink Vinyl] (LP)
IDLES
Amoeba Review
The mighty IDLES find power in love on TANGK. (Pronounced "tank.") The best British post-punk band in modern music can always be relied on for intelligent lyrics, punishing riffs, and no holds barred truth-telling, but whereas on earlier releases the band directed their talents at taking down the failures and apathy of society, now they're funneling that same forceful sound into the not-so-simple act of perseverance. The band's inimitable stomp is present on "Dancer" — even as the song intros with golden age of Hollywood cinematic strings — before segueing into a bold, brutal melody. On "Grace," those pounding basslines and fierce drums are toned down in an aural echo of the title; this anthem for communal love and solidarity feels both open-eyed and comforting. An essential album for rough times, TANGK is some of the most intriguing material from the ever-excellent IDLES.
Track Listing
Side A Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Idea 01
|
IDLES | 03:38 |
2.
Gift Horse
|
IDLES | 04:10 |
3.
Pop Pop Pop
|
IDLES | 04:17 |
4.
Roy
|
IDLES | 04:10 |
5.
A Gospel
|
IDLES | 03:45 |
Side B Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Dancer
|
IDLES | 03:09 |
2.
Grace
|
IDLES | 03:53 |
3.
Hall & Oates
|
IDLES | 02:23 |
4.
Jungle
|
IDLES | 04:11 |
5.
Gratitude
|
IDLES | 03:41 |
6.
Monolith
|
IDLES | 02:53 |