My Head Is An Animal
In 2011, when Of Monsters and Men unleashed “Little Talks,” their trumpet-blasted, stomping first single, they captured the tender hearts of dramatic indie-rock lovers the world over. *My Head Is An Animal*, their debut, is woven with similar heavy doses of folk mixed with heaps of electrifying grandeur, earning them comparisons to Arcade Fire. The delicate builds and explosive crescendos of “Dirty Paws” and the youthful, rousing nostalgia of “Lakehouse” testify to their ability to build towering musical moments.
A resounding success of a debut – equal parts delicate emotion and unabashed fun – which sows the seed for a long and prosperous twee-rock career.
It’s about a six hour flight from the East Coast of the United States to Reykjavík, Iceland, the hometown of up and coming…
The debut album from Iceland's answer to Arcade Fire is smothered by windy rock, writes <strong>Paul Mardles</strong>
Iceland's Of Monsters and Men have beaten their compatriots to big-time success in the US, and it should happen here soon, writes <strong>Dave Simpson</strong>
Of Monsters and Men - My Head is an Animal review: Full of life and full of love.