For Alexis Petridis, the Cribs' latest album 'Selling a Vibe' represents a band that's not only stuck the landmine of mid-00s indie rock into their own feet, but has also managed to turn it into a virtue. The 22-year-old release proves that the band still wears their longevity and elder statesman status with confidence.
With its refined sound and punchy songs, 'Selling a Vibe' feels like the perfect culmination of the Cribs' discography. Produced by Patrick Wimberly, the album maintains the signature blend of distorted guitars and sharp songwriting that has defined the band's career. What sets it apart is how uniformly well-written and powerful these songs are - with nothing feeling overly slick or overworked.
The lyrics suggest a band that's weathered its fair share of experiences and have come out on top. The songs express a sense of contentment, knowing that longevity isn't about flashy headlines but solid foundation. "In these days of excess, the shortest stories are the sweetest," goes one line in Distractions, highlighting this perspective.
The album's final track Brothers Won't Break serves as an ode to the band's resilience and solidarity. Celebrating fraternal ties while grappling with the complexities of emotional expression, it's a fitting conclusion to an album that never felt more refined or refined. The Cribs have earned their place among indie rock veterans - who can blame them for being happy with their lot?
Alexis gives 'Selling a Vibe' four stars out of five, praising its cohesion and the band's unwavering commitment to their art.
With its refined sound and punchy songs, 'Selling a Vibe' feels like the perfect culmination of the Cribs' discography. Produced by Patrick Wimberly, the album maintains the signature blend of distorted guitars and sharp songwriting that has defined the band's career. What sets it apart is how uniformly well-written and powerful these songs are - with nothing feeling overly slick or overworked.
The lyrics suggest a band that's weathered its fair share of experiences and have come out on top. The songs express a sense of contentment, knowing that longevity isn't about flashy headlines but solid foundation. "In these days of excess, the shortest stories are the sweetest," goes one line in Distractions, highlighting this perspective.
The album's final track Brothers Won't Break serves as an ode to the band's resilience and solidarity. Celebrating fraternal ties while grappling with the complexities of emotional expression, it's a fitting conclusion to an album that never felt more refined or refined. The Cribs have earned their place among indie rock veterans - who can blame them for being happy with their lot?
Alexis gives 'Selling a Vibe' four stars out of five, praising its cohesion and the band's unwavering commitment to their art.
I'm so glad The Cribs are killing it with this new album, it's like they're proving everyone wrong who thought they were done 
. 22 years old and still bringing the fire, that's what I love about them. The way they've managed to make mid-00s indie rock work for them is pure genius 
. And can we talk about how mature their lyrics are? They're not just singing about being young and wild, they're talking about finding contentment in a world that's all about excess 
. I mean, who needs flashy headlines when you've got a solid foundation to stand on? The Cribs are the epitome of indie rock veterans doing it right 
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. Like, what even does that mean? Is it supposed to be some kind of badge of honor that they've managed to produce an entire record without innovating or pushing boundaries? 
The Cribs have always been a band that wears their heart on their sleeve and I love how this album captures that raw emotion 
. But, at the same time, I'm also kinda glad that no one's going wild about it - it just feels like more of the same to me 
i mean i was already obsessed with them but now i'm even more convinced they're legends 
this album is like the perfect distillation of their sound - all that mid-00s indie rock goodness, but refined and powerful as heck 
"in these days of excess the shortest stories are the sweetest" is literally my new favorite lyric 
and the way they tackle themes of longevity and resilience is so on point 
alexis says 4/5 stars and i'm totes with him 
The production is on point and those guitar riffs are infectious. But what really gets me is how mature and introspective the lyrics are. It's like they're having this super chill conversation with themselves about finding happiness in the journey, rather than just chasing some fleeting success. And that last track "Brothers Won't Break" is everything - it's like a big ol' hug for your soul 
their lyrics are so relatable and genuine, it's like they're speaking straight to ur soul 
The way the songs flow together is so smooth - it's like they've distilled their entire discography into one perfect album 
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. Longevity isn't about being flashy or trendy; it's about building something solid and lasting 
. And that final track, Brothers Won't Break? It's like a big ol' group hug for the band itself 
. I mean, who can blame them for feeling content with their lot in life? 
i mean, who wouldn't want to be that band with 20+ yrs under their belt? 
patrick wimberly must be the real MVP 
4/5 stars from me, and i can see why alexis gave it that rating
. And that song "Brothers Won't Break" gives me chills every time... it's such a beautiful anthem 
. It's like they're saying, "Hey, we may be older now, but our passion remains strong". And that final track Brothers Won't Break? Iconic 
! I mean, 22 years into their career they're still killing it? 