The Cribs ‎– The New Fellas CD

An album who's singles are worth buying the record for, but one cannot help being slightly disappointed by the album tracks. Nevertheless, The New Fellas is a very enjoyable, breezy listen, and one that's sure to get you dancing, whether you like it or no

For me, the Cribs are a band that provide are the perfect antithesis of the modern indie scene. Unfocused on image, they care little about the fashion trends that good bands are supposed to follow, and concentrate rather on deliver uncompromising, yet ruthlessly catchy songs. Yes, Ryan Jarman (nor Gary Jarman) does not have the most aesthetically pleasing voice in the history of modern popular music, yet what he lacks in talent he makes up for in unrequited effort and passion. The riffs are catchy, the basslines are thumping, and the drumming enthusiastic. Basically, they have the musical connection that a band of brothers ought to have (Jackson 5, the Osmonds to name some awful examples).

On this the bands second album, the band have moved away from the raw, rough and ready sound of their eponymous first album and created an album filled with singles that truly capture the imagination (which may be their downfall.

Label: V2

Country: UK & Europe

Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)