Every so often a band will come along that breaks through the tired mediocrity that has become the norm for many music groups today. The Classic Crime’s debut album, Albatross, contains all of the elements needed for rock revival and salvation. This Seattle based group combines hopeful and thought provoking lyrics with a remarkably high level of musicianship. The excitement and intensity that emanates from each track, coupled with lyrics that describe elemental human desires and emotions make it nearly impossible to not want to sing along. From the intense drum and guitar powered opener, “The Fight” to the beautiful and contemplative, “Who Needs Air”, Albatross sets itself apart from the average indie-Christian rock band and takes on a life of its own. “The Coldest Heart” showcases front man Matt MacDonald’s diverse vocal abilities, where he shifts effortlessly from a smooth, light tone to a cutting, edgy gritty, at times screaming rock sound. Tracks like the catchy, “I know the Feeling” and radio friendly, “All the Memories” assure this album as must have for anyone looking for fun yet thoughtful indie rock music. More intense songs like “Blisters and Coffee” with its shout along chorus and “We All Look Elsewhere” exemplify the band’s tightness and ability to just flat out get down and rock!
The Classic Crime has not reinvented rock or in any way created a new genre of music with the release of Albatross. What they have done is breathed fresh air, new life, and most importantly hope into a dry and all-too-often desolate music scene. Albatross is genuine, unique, unpolished musical passion that pulses straight from the beating heart of The Classic Crime.
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