The Orwells - Terrible Human Beings (2017)

The Orwells are a relatively well known indie rock band from Illinois. "Terrible Human Beings" is the band's third full length and second under a major label. The band's last album was "Disgraceland" which was released in late 2013. The band has shared two singles since the announcement of the album: “They Put a Body in the Bayou” and "Buddy". "Terrible Human Beings" was produced by Jim Abbiss who also produced releases for Adele and Arctic Monkeys.

The Orwells are the result of the two forces of American coastal punk and alt-rock metamorphosing in an angry and bored group of Midwestern teen musicians. Pulling from a broad range of guitar driven influences, the Illinoisans started making music early and released their debut, Remember When, before they had even graduated high school. Following their Atlantic Records debut Disgraceland, and their infamous David Letterman Late Night performance, they became somewhat well known as the punky kids that make snobbish and infective garage rock songs. That may sound familiar but is ultimately forgivable for a band who has claimed to be nothing more than what they are and also released a politically charged hit single (“Who Needs You”) before even reaching legal drinking age.

TRACKLIST

01. They Put A Body In The Bayou
02. Fry
03. Creatures
04. Vacation
05. Black Francis
06. M.A.D.
07. Buddy
08. Hippie Soldier
09. Heavy Head
10. Body Reprise
11. Ring Pop
12. Last Call (Go Home)
13. Double Feature