Lost in a White Russian

Currently listening to The CRIMEA's new album Tragedy Rocks and it's ace. I had previously been exposed to them when Warren Ellis mentioned "White Russian Galaxy" somewhere and called it something like the "best swagger song" he had heard in a while (and he's right, it is). Except for that one song, which was excellent, I hadn't heard much from them since I had just DL'ed the song and then kind of lst track of finding more stuff.

Anyway, their new album is up at Rhapsody even though their official website says it doesn't get a UK release until later this month and a US release in early 2006. It's a fine album and after casting about looking for a new band to listen to and not really finding anything that caught my interest for quite time (I've been bored of music for a few months now, especially "indie" music) it's a great listen.

It's not earth-shattering, nor will it cure cancer, but big-sound songs and a bit of swagger make it The Crimea one of my fave bands at the moment. They remind me of the Beach Boys in a funny way, though their sound isn't much alike. Perhaps it's the big-sound and a bit of the feeling that rolls off the songs, but there you go. Funny enough, I just had a look at their website and their drummer says that the Beach Boys were one of their influences as they liked that kind of "pocket symphony" sound.

Midnights this week at work, then a sudden shift to a day shift on thursday, so I expect this week will be a blur. Wheee!