Frightened Rabbit return with a brand new single âSwim Until You Canât See Landâ released through FatCat on 16th November, a primer for the bandâs forthcoming and as yet untitled album, expected in Spring 2010. Boasting a stunning string arrangment from labelmate, Teutonic ivory-botherer, Hauschka âSwim Until You Canât See Landâ takes up where we left off, with a hugely anthemic song that is perfect as a first indiacator of the new album, itâs very upbeatness perhaps to be read as a subconscious riposte to the angst of the preceeding, âThe Midnight Organ Fightâ album. Scott expands, ââSwim Until You Canât See Landâ was the title I had in my mind before I even started writing the album; I was becoming more and more interested in the idea of a rejection of the habits and behaviour most people see as normal, and in turn embracing a certain madness. Itâs about losing your mind in order to reset the mind and the body. Forget whatâs gone before and wash it out. This is not necessarily a geographical journey, as the âswimâ can involve any activity in which you can lose yourself. Itâs a good introduction to the record as the theme unravels therein.â
The band premiered three new songs - including âSwim Until You Can See Landâ â in August at the Edinburgh Festival, The Fly reporting a performnce performance âlife-affirming, the crowdâs reaction almost frightening. Seldom do bands inspire such a fanatical and justified response to their music. Unquestionably, Frightened Rabbit tonight is the best show of The Edge Festival so far.â The Herald simulary moved; âJudging by the ovation that greeted Frightened Rabbit as they ambled on stage, this Glasgow based band have truly arrived.â