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The Villagers : 'Becoming A Jackal'

The Villagers : 'Becoming A Jackal'

 

Released: 24th May 2010

Label: Domino Recordings

 

For being truly unique and wholly unpredictable, it is hard to fault The Villagers. By refuting almost every genre going, “Becoming A Jackal” is a charming, if slightly strange, effort.

Seemingly a twee acoustic ballad, there is little remarkable about the opening moments. Yet offbeat drums and echoed vocals transform it's character, adding depth and substance to an already likeable melody. 

Whilst there remains little overwhelming in total, each element complements the other in strange ways. Switching between robust piano and muted electric guitar is seemingly an odd choice for a self professing acoustic track, yet it works unquestionably with little reason as to why.

And it is this outlandish charm that appeals so much. In theory “Becoming A Jackal” should never succeed, yet with every listen it becomes increasingly evident that it does, fantastically well. Such an amalgamation of elements is peculiar, but in this case peculiar is good.

 

 

Words: Dan Grose

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