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On The New Fellas, Wakefield brothers The Cribs come on like Pavement if they’d been born in Northern England, raised on caffeine and cigarettes, and spat out into the world with a song in their hearts. And, it would seem, a chip on their shoulders: listen to the opening "Hey Scenesters!", a rowdy take-down of trend-chasers that sees frontman Gary Jarman sneering "Did you see his clothes?/ Everyone said he looked like a mess, yeah…" over some neat, choppy New York punk guitar strokes.
In all honesty, The Cribs aren’t light years from the current rock hierarchy: the likes of "Mirror Kissers" and "We Can No Longer Cheat You" barrel along in a neat simulation of The Strokes’ metronomic rhythm and stabbing guitar lines – although there’s no faulting those broad accents. What they do have, however, is an endearingly caustic wit that elevates them above many of their straight-faced peers. Who knows, though – the hipsters might just hear a line like "Take drugs!/Don’t sleep!/ Have contempt for those who read!" and miss the irony altogether. --Louis Pattison
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After seeing the Cribs twice, and thinking they were fantastic, I finally bought "The New Fellas". I can safely say it's been one of the best albums I bought for years. I felt compelled to write a review as these guys are easily as good as fellow Yorkshiremen Kaiser Chiefs and other bands in that similar genre.
Yes, you can compare them to the Strokes, but I've found they're as anthemic as the Arctic Monkeys and as melodic as the Libertines (who I miss greatly).
This album is packed with singalong choruses, and is a delightful little hidden treasure. The band are not to be missed live- see them before they get the recognition they rightly deserve!
Yes, you can compare them to the Strokes, but I've found they're as anthemic as the Arctic Monkeys and as melodic as the Libertines (who I miss greatly).
This album is packed with singalong choruses, and is a delightful little hidden treasure. The band are not to be missed live- see them before they get the recognition they rightly deserve!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first saw the cribs supporting maximo park last may. Although having heard of them, I never really gave them much of a chance, but oh, how I regret not doing so sooner. They were friggin' fun live, and the album is filled with indie-pop classics that will get stuck in your head and leave you humming them all day (I have martel stuck as we speak). Saw them after buying the album at reading fest this year, and it was like meeting up with an old friend. Please excuse the cliques and nostalgia, but this is such a GOOD band. If you manage to get the limited edition with the live disc you'll see what I mean.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Without a doubt, if the universe wasn't the way it is, this band would already be huge.
Whilst not having a massive following like some of the Brit rock bands, the Cribs make up for that with loyal fans and cracking songs. Their debut album has hardly left my CD player since I've had it and whilst new bands have come and gone, this band's debut CD keeps drawing me back.
I've heard a few of the songs on this, their latest album and I love it so far. New song 'Mirror Kisses' is insanely catchy (go on, I dare you to listen to it and not want to shout 'Woah!' at the appropriate bits). 'The Wrong Way To Be' is a kinda duet about breaking the mould, doing you own thing and not conforming to the expectations of the music bosses and 'Hey Scenesters' is another catchy, shouty tune that you'll find yourself humming all day.
Fingers crossed this will be the album that makes people sit up, take notice and realise life is sweeter when you've discovered the Cribs.
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Shaky Wakey!
The Cribs hail from Wakefield, the city where I now live. I was introduced to the band in 2005 by a friend who is into the local music scene, and my first Cribs gig was at St... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. P. Fixter
On to a winner
If, like me, you are an indie kid you will love this. Forget grunge and emo, this is proper UK guitar music. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2009 by Michael A. Lennard
Great
Finally, a proper "indie" band, tunes and attitude by the bucketloads.
However you feel about their anti-mainstream views, you have to agree that rarely does a band... Read more
However you feel about their anti-mainstream views, you have to agree that rarely does a band... Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2007 by Dave Wright
One of the best albums I own.
The Jarman brothers come out on top again in their second album, brilliantly produced by Edwyn Collins (Never Met A Girl Like You Before). Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2007 by Jade
The New Fellas Indeed
So why 5 stars? I mean lets be honest, the vocals are ropey and even the songs sound a little messy at times so why 5/5?! Well I cant really put my finger on it. Read more
Published on 17 July 2006 by J0N35Y
The most underated band in Britain.
The Cribs are without doubt one of the best bands in Britain. I had always liked them, but when I saw them live at the Astoria they blew me away, they are awesome live, the second... Read more
Published on 10 July 2006 by J. Nugent
Amazing
The Cribs are a good-time band and the lyrics are pretty hilarious and their live shows are amazing, i've been listening to it for a couple of months and still love it, stand-out... Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2006 by S. Farrell
Top stuff
For all the indie freaks out there, this is a band that really do live up to the hype . This album has its own sound, its has something to say and it is full of sex , drugs and... Read more
Published on 6 May 2006 by L. porter
WOW
you must must must hear this album, the cribs are absolutely fantastic. at last some proper indie rock. oh and go and see them live. also BRILLIANT.the first album is fantastic too
Published on 16 April 2006 by Ms. H. Allard
this is the shiz
Dont listen to the other review, this album (and band) are the complete opposite of middle class rock. Read more
Published on 4 April 2006 by Thomas Beswetherick
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