Joy Formidable, The
Nov 15, 2010
Welsh trio The Joy Formidable, have released their first song from their upcoming debut album, The Big Roar, which is due in 2011 via Canvasback/Atlantic Records. "I Don't Want to See You Like This" has been getting airplay at Alternative specialty shows.
Like the tunes off their stellar debut EP, A Balloon Called Moaning, "I Don't Want to See You Like This" is a time-shifting, soaring number, with drummer Matt Thomas' animalistic beats, singer/guitarist Ritzy Bryan's shoegaze-y riffs and bassist Rhydian Dafydd overdriven low-end fuzz.
The whole thing is massively euphoric, and it's complimented by lyrics that give the impression of being emotionally torn. Overall, it is a stirring experience that packs real emotional and musical weight. The band recorded The Big Roar with producer Rich Costey (Muse, Foo Fighters) in Los Angeles earlier this year. The band has two upcoming U.S. shows on November 15th in Philadelphia, PA (Johnny Brenda's) and on November 16th in New York, NY (Bowery Ballroom). The Joy Formidable have shared the stage in Australia with The Temper Trap and Passion Pit. They will begin 2011 on a UK tour .