Album: Dreams of Another Day EP by The Crookes (2010)
Genre: britpop
Record Label: Fierce Panda Records
Format: CD

Artist Background: "The Crookes" are a British indie rock band who formed in Sheffield in 2008. Current (2015) line-up, Daniel Hopewell (guitar / backing vocals), Tom Dakin (guitar / backing vocals), George Waite (lead vocals / bass) and Adam Crofts (drums). The band formed in 2008, naming themselves after the suburb of Crookes in Sheffield, where the guitarists Alex Saunders and Daniel Hopewell met before later recruiting George Waite on vocals and Russell Bates on drums. In September 2011 the band posted a me... Part of the Sheffield, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Indie Rock movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Sheffield, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Indie Rock movement.

Tags: britpop, 2010s, CD, Fierce Panda Records


"Hold Fast" by The Crookes delivers a vibrant rock sound characterized by its energetic tempo and jangly guitar riffs. The production leans towards a clean and polished style, allowing the melodic hooks to shine through with clarity. Tracks like "Afterglow" and "Maybe in the Dark" feature driving rhythms and catchy choruses, while "Stars" and "American Girls" bring a slightly more anthemic feel. The instrumentation is straightforward yet effective, with bright guitars, steady basslines, and dynamic drumming creating a cohesive sonic landscape. The album's texture is marked by its youthful exuberance and a sense of urgency, making it distinctive in its ability to blend nostalgic rock elements with a modern twist.

Album: Hold Fast by The Crookes (2012)
Record Label: Fierce Panda Records
Format: CD

Artist Background: "The Crookes" are a British indie rock band who formed in Sheffield in 2008. Current (2015) line-up, Daniel Hopewell (guitar / backing vocals), Tom Dakin (guitar / backing vocals), George Waite (lead vocals / bass) and Adam Crofts (drums). The band formed in 2008, naming themselves after the suburb of Crookes in Sheffield, where the guitarists Alex Saunders and Daniel Hopewell met before later recruiting George Waite on vocals and Russell Bates on drums. In September 2011 the band posted a me... Part of the Sheffield, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Indie Rock movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Sheffield, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Indie Rock movement.

Tags: 2010s, CD, Fierce Panda Records


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