Silence Yourself
Silence Yourself is one of rock’s most commanding and ferociously poised debuts in recent years, the work of a new band with an outsized confidence and sharp clarity of vision.
U.K. buzz bands are a dime a dozen, and so Savages’ quick ascension to the top of the 2012 hype heap could very easily be dismissed. However, the London post-punk quartet quickly distinguished itself with its full commitment to disruption. Singer Jehnny Beth—whose vocals combine Siouxsie Sioux dramatics with Karen O…
Savages channel their post-punk influences here with lean paeans about violence and beauty, reeling off instant classics with snarling ease.
The soberly dressed ladies comprising this London-based quartet present something of a refreshing anomaly in contemporary British music. Who else out there is making staccato, Gang of Four-influenced post-punk with this much attitude? And wasn't that revival killed off in 2005? Savages are taking us back by force. Although it remains to be seen whether their presence will bring the gloomier end of 80s fashion crawling out from its grave (again), there's no doubting Silence Yourself backs up the initial bark of their show-stopping double A-side from last summer.
They may be the latest British buzz band, but Savages sure don't sound like one.
<p>The London four-piece's stark, arresting debut album harks back to the monochrome 80s, writes <strong>Kitty Empire</strong></p>
Review Of Savages' "Silence Yourself". This will be Savages first Album for Rough Trade records. Available worldwide on May 7th. Savages are to tour soon
Savages sound a lot fiercer than most of this year's hype bands, and actually make something new from their influences, writes <strong>Alexis Petridis</strong>
What makes post-punk, London-based four-piece Savages so compelling is their fierce focus, says Helen Brown.
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