Album: Given to the Wild by The Maccabees (2012)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Dreamy
Record Label: Polydor
Format: Album

Description: Given to the Wild is the third studio album by English indie rock band The Maccabees. The album was first released in the United Kingdom on 9 January 2012, where it debuted at number four on the UK Albums Chart and number thirty-one on the Irish Albums Chart. The album has seen four single releases: "Pelican" (released on 30 December 2011), "Feel to Follow" (4 March 2012), "Went Away" (28 May 2012), and "Ayla" (10 September 2012).

Artist Background: The Maccabees are an indie rock band from South London, England. The band came up with the name by flicking through the Bible and picking out a random word. Despite adopting a name with religious connotations, lead singer Orlando Weeks has more recently affirmed, in an interview on Steve Lamacq's BBC Radio 1 show, that none of the band is religious. Their lyrics often include an atheistic theme, in particular their second album's title track, "Wall of Arms" and "All in Your Rows" from their d... Part of the Brighton, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Indie Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Brighton, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Indie Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Dreamy, 2010s, Album, Polydor

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Given to the Wild is the third studio album by English indie rock band The Maccabees. The album was first released in the United Kingdom on 9 January 2012, where it debuted at number four on the UK Albums Chart and number thirty-one on the Irish Albums Chart. The album has seen four single releases: "Pelican" (released on 30 December 2011), "Feel to Follow" (4 March 2012), "Went Away" (28 May 2012), and "Ayla" (10 September 2012).

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