Boy King Explained

Boy King
Type:studio
Artist:Wild Beasts
Cover:Wild Beasts - Boy King album artwork.jpg
Studio:Dallas, Texas
Length:39:07
Label:Domino
Producer:John Congleton
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Boy King is the fifth and final studio album by Wild Beasts, released on 5 August 2016 through Domino Records.

Background

Boy King is a concept album dealing with the self-destructive effects of modern-day masculinity. The album has a heavier sound than the band's previous work, featuring distorted synths, compressed drum machine-like beats and guitar solos, marking a big departure from the band's soft yet dramatic art pop sound, which was featured on their past four albums. It was recorded in Dallas, Texas with producer John Congleton, who previously helmed albums by St. Vincent and Swans.

Accolades

PublicationAccoladeYearRank
NMENMEs Albums of the Year 20162016
Rough TradeAlbums of the Year2016
The SkinnyTop 50 Albums of 20162016

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