The band’s members are Yannis Philippakis (Vocals, Guitar, Live Drums), Jack Bevan (Drums),Jimmy Smith (Guitar), Edwin Congreave (Keyboard, Backing Vocals), Walter Gervers (Bass, Backing Vocals)
Their debut album Antidotes was released in 2008 in the UK and was a commercial success in the United Kingdom, debuting at #3 in the UK Albums Charts.
The album was a minor success in other countries, charting in Japan, France and the Netherlands.
The band's second album, Total Life Forever, was released on the 10 May 2010. It was nominated for 2010 Mercury Prize.
The album was nominated for the 2010 Mercury Prize.The band was also nominated for five NME awards, including best British band, best live band, best album, best track and best album artwork.
"Spanish Sahara" is the first song released from Foals' second album Total Life Forever. It was premiered on 1 March 2010, on BBC's Radio 1 and peaked at number 148 on the UK Singles Chart.
The song was number one in the NME top 50 songs of the year 2010. In 2011, it was also nominated for an NME Award for best song.
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