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Release Date Friday 3rd October 2025
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
PRAISE ANIMAL is the incredible sophomore album from South London artist
and songwriter Max Pope - written and co-produced with Riley Macintyre
(Arlo Parks, Glass Animals)
Where his acclaimed debut 'Counting Sheep' offered a smooth, soulful introduction,
'Praise Animal' steps deeper into raw, unfltered territory - a guitar- driven, indiepsychedelic soul record that explores the wilder, more instinctive sides of human
nature. The animal that lives inside us all - primal, fragile, sometimes self-destructive,
sometimes searching for love and belonging. The album's title refects both this inner
confict and society's hunger for external validation.
Across its eight tracks, Max explores cycles of ego, vulnerability, self- sabotage,
inherited patterns, and the tension between instinct and morality. It's deeply personal
but universally human - unpicking the messy emotions we often avoid. His signature
guitar work and distinct vocals ground every track, blending jagged blues, woozy
electronica, 80s synths, soulful grooves and cinematic textures.
Recorded at The Church Studios in London, Praise Animal marks Max's most fully
realised creative work to date. While previous projects saw Max collaborate as a
writer and guitarist with artists like Mahalia, Yussef Dayes, and Tom Misch, this record
is entirely his own voice and vision.
For fans of Tame Impala, mk.gee, Dijon, Royel Otis, and BORNS - PRAISE ANIMAL is a
soulful, psych-tinged indie record, driven by sharp songwriting, cinematic textures, and
raw, instinct-led energy.
"Songwriting is effortless and cool. A brilliant guitarist and disgustingly talented and
stylish - there will be millions of people wanting to know what's going on with Max Pope."
- Guy Garvey, BBC 6Music
Tracks: borderline / i keep hoping / one foot in front of the other / home / right or
wrong / love someone self destruct / best of me / love is dead
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