Their first LP, ZABA, is a gorgeous commingling of syrupy gloop-splattered synths, Yellow Fever funk guitar, alt-J-esque falsetto harmonies and rampant beats that sound like a jungle stampede. Proudly touting one of the year's strongest debut records, Oxford's Glass Animals are on course to be an unrivalled quartet of dominating figures in the immediate future. The band has played numerous headlining gigs as well as opened up for such artists as St. Glass Animals’ unique sound is constantly garnering them new fans as well as coveted gigs with well-known musicians. The album did significantly well on the Australian music charts and contained the singles: “Black Mambo”, “Gooey”, “Pools”, and “Hazey”. Critics have also commented that the album also resembles the sounds of Jamie xx and Flying Lotus. Critics have praised “Zaba” for its unique blend of electronica and R&B music that is presented in a minimalistic way.
The songs on the album featured tribal drum patterns as well as the sounds of nature, which were captured by lead singer David Bayley recording ambient sounds in natural settings. The band’s debut album was highly influenced by William Steig’s children’s book “The Zabajaba Jungle”. Epworth signed the band to his label Wolf Tone and released their debut album “Zaba” on the label. The band was able to catch the attention of the high profile producer Paul Epworth who has worked with such artists as Adele, Coldplay, Paul McCartney, and Bruno Mars. The song “Woozy” is also presented on the EP, which has a trip-hop vibe as well as including a guest appearance by Jean Deaux who raps a verse in the song. The track also contains psychedelic elements through the use of heavy reverb and delay, and breathy vocals. Their self-titled EP contains the track “Psylla”, which is a reference to a sap-sucking insect. The band is heavily influenced by psychedelic music as well as the study of biology and both of these concepts are presented through their albums. Their self-titled EP conveyed Glass Animals’ eccentric style of music conveyed in catchy mannerisms.
While the group was still at university they released their debut EP “Leaflings” in 2012.Īfter the release of their EP they toured around England playing some small clubs and would later release their self-titled EP in 2013. The band consists of childhood friends Dave Bayley, Drew MacFarlane, Edmund Irwin-Singer, and Joe Seaward.
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