Foals returns with its third album featuring energetic rock that combines solid musicianship and anthemic songwriting.

Tight, interlocking guitar lines and driving rhythms provide a lively foundation for the songs while singer Yannis Philippakis leads the band with his unique vocal delivery.

Tracks like “Inhaler” showcase the band’s ability to ramp up the energy with explosive results.

Unfortunately, when the band tries to tackle a lighter, poppier sound like in “My Number”, Philippakis seems to get washed out by everyone else and the vocals end up sounding rather anonymous.

The album covers a lot of ground though, with a somber second half that allows the band a chance to show a more unique side of its sound.