It’s only day three and I’m already feeling like Thursdays are gonna be psychedelic.
I caught Crocodiles last year at the Troubadour when they opened for Dum Dum Girls. Great show, great sound… way deeper and more compelling than the main act IMO whose shtick got old about three songs in. I fell in love with Sunday which had yet to be released.
I’m going to post some video of the show, and I think you’ll agree about the dangers of being over-produced. The melody and harmonies were so sweet at the show, the song drew me in immediately. You really felt like they captured something unique.
Yet the album version sounds so washy and generic in comparison that the song loses much of its character. So there’s a lesson for all you young producers out there… get the hell out of the way! And kids! Stop giving your bands boring-ass one word names that don’t define you! Stay tuned for the video… then you can tell me if I’m smart or a ranting Grandpa Simpson.