I think. There's something about the theatrics of both bands and the overall 'aura' that makes me a bit surprised how well Wild Beasts have done and that The Irrepressibles haven't really made any impact.

I'd say the Irrepressibles album has a much stronger set of songs than any particular Wild Beasts songs, although thats subjective. However I think that wild beasts fans would love tracks like;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNZq0uMvNXo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0ztQThMbt8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqkk4TPo4SY

although the first of the three isn't too close to wild beasts' overall sound i think there is a similar vibe.

so, Wild Beasts fans; what do you think of The Irrepressibles? Or are you a fan of both already?

Or, if you'd prefer, whats one new band you think people would love if they liked a band getting similar coverage/positive press to Wild Beasts at the moment?