Listening to that 2CD set feels like a time capsule. You get the polished album followed by the raw, sweaty aftermath of the studio sessions. It’s the sound of four guys in a barn in Oxfordshire figuring out how to be a great band. If you see the Foals – Total Life Forever – Limited Edition – 2CD – 2010 in a used bin for under $30, grab it. If you’re buying online, pay the shipping.
There are albums that soundtrack a season, and then there are albums that seem to bottle a specific kind of restless, expansive energy. For the late 2000s/early 2010s indie rock crowd, Foals’ sophomore effort, Total Life Forever , was exactly that. And while streaming has made the record easily accessible, there’s something special about hunting down the release. Foals - Total Life Forever -Limited Edition- 2CD -2010-
Here’s a blog-style post tailored for a music collector or indie rock enthusiast. Rediscovering the Surge: Foals’ Total Life Forever – A Look Back at the 2010 Limited Edition 2CD Listening to that 2CD set feels like a time capsule
"Spanish Sahara" – still devastating. Have this pressing? Did I miss a hidden gem on the bonus disc? Let me know in the comments. [Tags: Foals, Total Life Forever, Limited Edition, Indie Rock, CD Collecting, 2010s Music] If you see the Foals – Total Life