Holy Fire
Foals · 2013
49 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant mix of art rock and dance-punk that ignites with infectious energy and intricate rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Number — This track showcases Foals' ability to craft an irresistibly catchy melody while retaining complex rhythms and lyrical depth, making it an anthem for the album.
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Inhaler Start here — Opening with a pulsating beat, this song encapsulates the raw energy and urgency that defines much of Holy Fire, inviting listeners into its vibrant soundscape.
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Late Night — With its atmospheric build-up and introspective lyrics, this track exemplifies the emotional breadth of the album and highlights Foals' artistic evolution.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Holy Fire combines energetic rhythms and intricate arrangements, marking a solid evolution in Foals' sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a moody tone before launching into the high-energy 'Inhaler'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamic listening experience
- exhilarating peaks and valleys
- for energetic gatherings
- danceable rhythms with atmosphere
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike rhythmic dance elements
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established wider recognition with chart success and a Mercury Prize nomination.
- Career context
- Released on February 11, 2013, Holy Fire is Foals' third studio album, following the critically acclaimed Total Life Forever. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and reputation, moving toward a more polished production while maintaining their energetic live performance roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Everything Everything· Bloc Party· Local Natives
Tracklist
- 1 Prelude 4:07
- 2 Inhaler Start here 4:52
- 3 My Number 4:00
- 4 Bad Habit 4:41
- 5 Everytime 4:02
- 6 Late Night 5:27
- 7 Out of the Woods 3:24
- 8 Milk & Black Spiders 5:18
- 9 Providence 4:07
- 10 Stepson 4:48
- 11 Moon 4:53
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