Present Tense

Pitchfork 8.2/10 The distinctive sound of Wild Beasts—the dueling voices of Hayden Thorpe and Tom Fleming, a sleek and supple rhythm section, immaculate production—remains on the new Present Tense, but there's a marked shift in lyrical tone. This is on the surface a more domesticated Wild Beasts, but they've lost none of their skill for sharp observation.

The Line of Best Fit 10/10 On their fourth record, the Kendal boys take the lyrical and musical gambles of their careers to turn in the best British record since OK Computer.

Evening Standard 4/5 This month's album releases reviewed by the Evening Standard's music critics

DIY 5/5 UK-based music magazine bringing you music news, reviews, features, interviews and more

The Skinny 4/5 Wild Beasts' fourth album finds the Kendal quartet comfortable in their own skin, yet choosing to funnel that confidence into a development of their sound, rather than rest on their laurels. And what a sound it is: oxygenated by clean synths and carried by Chris Talbot's sentient percussion, Present Tense is an exercise in delivering impact through seemingly minimal means.

Under The Radar 6.5/10 British art rockers Wild Beasts may hail from the wilds of Cumbria in the far north of England, but their music has always defied their craggy-landscaped origin and ferocious name.

Clash 8/10 Album review: Wild Beats, 'Wanderlust'. Clash calls the fourth album from the Domino-signed quartet a "remarkable" collection... Because that's what it is.

The Observer 4/5 Below the surface of the Wild Beasts' understated fourth album lie drama and subtlety in equal measure, writes <strong>Phil Mongredien</strong>

Slant 4.5/5 The shadowy, flirtatious Present Tense is Wild Beasts’s most cohesive effort yet.

The Guardian 4/5 Wild Beasts are still revelling in their idiosyncrasies, but this time they've honed those weird flourishes to perfection, writes <strong>Rebecca Nicholson</strong>

Uncut 9/10 Synths and sex... the Kendal clan's excellent fourth...