'GTFTTM' Was one of the most exciting albums of the year, mainly because it came from one of the most mysterious bands around, Wu Lyf. Along with other enigmas such as Jai Paul, SBTRKT, Deptford Goth ect. Wu Lyf have been released one 12" that is available from their website.
The first track I heard from them was 'L Y F' which id the opening track on the album. Its a mix of a repeated organ riff with a summery, shimmering guitar and huge drums. The singing is, of course nearly impossible to make out, but that is part of Wu Lyf's sound and it works really well. One track which i really enjoyed was 'We Bros' which again has that euphoric, summery feel to it, but it builds into this amazing chorus of 'WE BROS! WE BROS!' Wu Lyf's songs seem to all lie around a central point of brotherhood, which their website would suggest as the 'LYF' is attaining a cult following.
This really is a fantastic album, one of the most original I've heard in a long time, it shows that the Manchester music scene is still thriving. One criticism would be that the songs may become too simiar, but that still leaves space for the band to develop their sound. 9/10.
Band Website: http://www.worldunite.org/
Go Tell Fire To The Mountain: is out now on LYF Recordings.
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