Crowe - Self-Titled

Crowe

Self-titled

Review By Brando Albers

Crowe has put together a masterful album. Grungy guitars, in your face bass riffs lead by demanding vocals. This album exudes the very essence of summer. The song writing is tight which goes very well with their organic sound. There is nothing more pure then a band that lays down their tracks with honesty and passion. Crowe has this wonderful knack of giving you exactly what you want to hear. Forever coming back for more.

Crowe features 8 tracks which offer a great deal of flexibility while showcasing the bands versatility and skill. But dont think that their stuck within any comfort zone, Crowe took full advantage of their sound exploring the limits while keeping the sensation uniform and precise. When I listen carefully to their music I notice similarities to "The Pixies". The vocals as well as the grungy-garage-ish type feel. My top three favourite songs are:

1, Skin and Bone
This song is the one that resonates the most in terms of the "Pixies" reference. A solid song that keeps me coming back for more. A true hit!

2, Undone
This song is very easy to relate to. An anthem for those who have undergone heartbreak and tragedy. The chorus is what really grabs me. Such strong emotion, convincing and honest.

3, Troubadour 

This song is crammed full of hooks and slick guitars. This song flows with ease. Clearly Crowe puts a lot of tender care into the song writing process.

To sum this album up, I'd have to say this album was full of pleasant surprises around each corner. Each track was pumped full of purpose and likability. It is obvious that Crowe is onto something important and meaningful! Such a great work in total. I rate this album 8/10. A solid effort and great summer album.

To get this album go to: crowetunes.bandcamp.com