Album Review: Savages - Adore Life

In 2013, Silence Yourself, the debut album from London rockers Savages was something of an attention grabber. The group’s monochromatic imagery and bolshie attitude resonated with fans and critics alike, the record having been nominated for the Mercury Prize in its year of release. French-born frontwoman, Jehnny Beth’s urgent vocals on tracks like ‘Shut Up’ and ‘Husbands’ were notable striking – grabbing the listener by the shirt front and demanding attention.

Adore Life, the 2016 follow-up to that record, is a more self-assured and purposeful effort. Less belligerent than its predecessor, it also offers the listener more opportunities to reflect and absorb the onslaught of message and music...

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