Crazy Zany Radio Sunday - 'Thankless Thing' by Wild Beasts

Every week our contributors will voice their opinion concerning one song, it’s a simple as that! The more the merrier, so people are always welcome to join in, just leave a note, eh.

Track: ‘Thankless Thing’ by Wild Beasts (listen here)

Average grade: 5

Craig: Talk about a band that doesn't live up to their name!  This song way too slow-paced and pretty to be considered 'wild.'  The singer's voice is tame, yet quite beautiful; also very similar to the Arcade Fire's singer.  In fact, this song is very comparable to the Arcade Fire except it lacks their dynamics, interesting instrumental arrangements, roundness of sound...  Uh oh--
2/10

Anna: As I once again bask in the fuzzy ball of wonderfulness the Wild Beasts are, I feel it's my obligation to let you know that if you haven't let these lads bring their melodic uniqueness into your life yet, you need to do it NOWNOWNOW.

Grade: 7 (not 'curmudgeonly')

Ilse: Wild Beasts appear to continue on their trail of mellow indie pop mixed with something that is somehow always reminiscent to yodeling. Apart from a marginal selection of their songs, I'm not too fond of this band and after a couple of listens it does not seem that this new track is going to end among those few... It's not a terrible track, just incredibly dull.
 4.9

Linda: Oh, ehm, Wild Beast track, yeah, sorry, I drifted off there. It's not really an attention-grabbing track though, is it? Not that Wild Beasts are known for their indie anthems, but I just don't see what all the fuss is about with this one. 

4/10

Stef: I think this is a pretty accomplished effort actually, and I certainly haven’t been a Wild Beasts’ supporter of the first hour. This though, it has got good atmosphere, it is nice and clean, and the voice fits the music. A well crafted song this.

7/10