Artist: The Classic Crime
Album: Albatross
Label: Tooth & Nail
Purchase: Smart Punk
Release Date: May 23, 2006
Overall: 9.0
Music: 9.0
Lyrics: 8.5
Production: 9.5
The Pacific Northwest has given birth to bands that are rich with creativity and never forgotten throughout the years (such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and etc). The Classic Crime is the next big thing to come from this region of the United States. Signing to Tooth and Nail Records, the band seems to fit in with their unique sound and positive/hopeful lyrics. The Classic Crimeâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s debut record “Albatross” was a hit in the first week amongst fans and is still going strong. The songs are constructed of riveting guitars, pounding drums, catchy vocals, upbeat chorus, and hopeful lyrics. Every song on the record can become the anthem, the soundtrack to your life. Whether you are going through a breakup, or struggling with an identity crisis, each song serves as metaphorical backdrop to your situation. There is a connection created between the band and the fans, and that is something that is rare to see in the music industry these days.
The first song on the record, entitled “The Fight” is one of the best songs in the record. It starts off with a repetitive drum beat with is joined in by the guitar works of Justin Duque and Robbie Negrin. The song is catchy and will leave you humming it for days. Itâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s different, itâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s cheerful, and it proves that The Classic Crime is a band to keep your eye on.
There is a wide range of styles of songs on “Albatross”. Some songs are fast paced, some songs are slow and poppy, other songs are just so amazingly written that they will leave you listening to the record over and over again.
One of the aspects that stands out the most from The Classic Crime is Matt MacDonaldâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s vocals. You could strip away the music from each song and just leave the vocals and still manage to have a great song. He doesnâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢t just sing, his voice is harmonized and has itâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s own catchy beat to it.
Overall, this is a great record that will still sound unique even if youâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢ve listen to it twenty times. The Classic Crime will breath hope into your life and ease the hearts of those that think that every band sounds alike. The Classic Crime is something sincere, something positive, and something that you will grow to love from the minute “Albatross” is started.
Track Listing:
1. The Fight
2. Flight Of Kings
3. Who Needs Air
4. Blisters And Coffee
5. The Coldest Heart
6. All The Memories
7. Say The Word
8. I Know The Feeling
9. Warrior Poet
10. Bitter Uprising
11. We All Look Elsewhere
12. Headlights
I often search for the kind of rock band in todays music scene that is different and standing above the rest. I believe The classic Crime is that kind of a band. I give them a definite 10.
This CD is addictive from the first song to the last and The Classic Crime’s live show is AMAZING! If you get a chance to see TCC Rock the house down, don’t miss it! And be sure to get this CD … It’s my best music buy in a couple of years!