Wunderhorse return with their new album, Midas. It follows the release of their 2022 album, Cub.

Release Date: 30th August 2024

Label: Communion Records

Format: CD / Vinyl / Digital

MIDAS

Midas is the highly anticipated second album from Wunderhorse. The band, formed by frontman Jacob Slater, was originally planned to be a solo project. In 2021, it became a band. Since their debut album, Cub, their popularity continues to surge. 

The British Rock quartet open the album with the title track, originally released back in April; Midas. It is a rocky tune which starts the album powerfully. Peter Woodin on bass and Harry Fowler on guitar certainly make a great first impression with the iconic Midas riff. Jamie Staple’s drumming which pairs suitably to form a great melody line. Along with this, Slater’s unique and raw vocals on this song express frustration and passion as well as sounding powerful.

Wunderhorse continue to excel with July; which is a firm crowd favourite. The tune is dark and accompanied with compelling instrumentation; yet the festival crowds this summer saw this as one to mosh to. The band have been playing this since earlier this year and this led to the release of the track in May. 

My head’s on fire
I’m all out of oxygen
The phone don’t ring
The silence

AEROPLANE

To close out, Jacob, Harry, Peter and Jamie keep standards high on the final track, Aeroplane. The track follows a linear structure, with slow-paced guitars playing. This contrasts to the opening track. It helps create a moment of reflection for the audience and perfectly concludes Midas.

Overall, Midas is a non-skip album. Each track is excellent and sounds even better in the live arena. It shows the band’s growth since their previous album and leaves fans wanting more.

Wunderhorse will be touring the UK later this year to promote Midas. After a successful festival run this summer performing at festivals such as Boardmasters, Reading/Leeds and Isle of Wight Festival, Wunderhorse are ready to take on the world. You can check out all Wunderhorse’s tour dates here.

Listen to Midas from Wunderhorse, below.

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