It doesn’t take long for Idles to ratchet up the tension on their fifth album, TANGK. Bass drum and piano start “Idea 01”, an intense song about family and what can be lost in the fire. “Monolith” closes the album in much the same way. There is a quiet intensity to the minimal track that closes with a jazzy saxophone. In between, the band from Bristol lead by frontman Joe Talbot unleash a rage of love both quiet and loud in equal measure on an album produced by Nigel Godrich.
“Gift Horse” has a bit of a Sleaford Mods vibe and a chorus that lights up a fire of excitement. “My baby, she, she’s so great/I wake up grateful every day” – a hidden love song to a daughter. The LCD Soundsystem collaboration “Dancer” is a heckuva tune to jump around to, the vibe continues on “Hall and Oates” that brings the noise like a heavier 90s indie rock track. Sandwiched between those tracks is the sweetness of “Grace” set over a low-end rumble. All is love, “Make me pure” is the message that is spread over much of the very good TANGK.
8/10
The Light Appears 
Great, driving energy in “Gift Horse.” The video is odd and both amusing and troubling at the same time. Thanks for introducing me to this band!