The Cravats - Blurred
Review by Dennis Oosterman
Blurred, the latest album by Cravats, is a unique blend of post-punk and experimental rock. The album consists of eleven tracks, each with its distinct sound and style. The band's use of unconventional instruments such as saxophones, clarinets, and violins, adds a layer of complexity to the otherwise straightforward rock arrangements.
The album opens with "Batterhouse," a fast-paced track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The song features a catchy guitar riff, driving drums, and energetic vocals. "Blurred" is another standout track, with its haunting melody and atmospheric soundscapes.
Cravats' ability to switch between different genres seamlessly is evident in tracks like "Jingo Bells" and "Jfunk." The former is a funky, upbeat number that showcases the band's ability to make people dance, while the latter is a slow, soulful ballad that highlights the band's softer side.
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Download
Filename: the-cravats-blurred.rar- MP3 size: 13.8 mb
- FLAC size: 88 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Big Band | ||
| Blurred |
Video
THE CRAVATS - BLURRED (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Images
Catalog Numbers
OVER 153Labels
Overground RecordsListen online
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Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Single
- Limited Edition
- Numbered
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Brixton Hill Studios |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Overground Records |
| Copyright (c) | Overground Records |
| Published By | Wipe Out Music Ltd. |
| Pressed By | GZ Media |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Joe 91 |
| Drums | Rampton Garstang |
| Engineer | Nick Driftwood, Nick Howiantz |
| Guitar | Viscount Biscuits |
| Mastered By | Harvey Birrell |
| Photography By | Mark Richards , Paul Cooke |
| Producer | The Cravats |
| Saxophone | Svor Naan |
| Vocals | The Shend |
| Artwork | The Shend |
Notes
- 500 copies (reputedly 550 were delivered by the manufacturer) including lyrics insert, hand numbered
- www.thecravats.com
- www.overgroundrecords.co.uk
Barcodes
- Barcode: 689492176471
- Matrix / Runout (A-side): 148094H1/A OVER153-A
- Matrix / Runout (B-side): 148094H2/A OVER153-B
About The Cravats
A neo-dadaist group from Redditch, UK, formed in March 1977. Guitarist / vocalist Martin Seys left the band early and drummer Ethos Yapp left after the recording of first single 'Gordon'. From there on, the 'classic' line up of The Shend, Robin Raymond Dallaway, Svor Naan and Dave Bennett managed to release six more singles and two full albums (most of them on Small Wonder; some appeared in the indie charts Top 30), interspersed with some dada happenings. Between July 1979 and November 1982, they were also asked to make four sessions for the legendary John Peel radio show.
In a true dada manner they gave birth to the DadaCravat Laboratories (D.c.L), which enabled them to form many aliases, where their music appears more danceable. The classic line-up changes only on their final 12 release in 1985 (minus Naan & Bennett but including Disney Time on drums).
A reformed version of The Cravats including original members The Shend (vocals) and Svor Naan (saxophone), with Rampton Garstang (drums) has been performing since August 2009 and, since 2013 has included Viscount Biscuits (guitar) and Joe 91 (bass guitar). This line up have released two LPs of new work to date.
Original line-up:
The Shend (bass, vocals)
Rob Dallaway (guitar, vocals)
Richard London (saxophone, clarinet)
Dave Bennett (drums, vocals)
Name Vars
- Cravats
- The Cravats DCL
Aliases
- The Very Things
- The Babymen
- DCL Locomotive
- D.c.L
Members
- Dave Bennett
- Svor Naan
- Robin Raymond Dallaway
- Paul Simmons
- Ethos Yapp
- Malcolm Rees
- Joe Davin
- Martin Seys
- Richard Yehudi
- Richard London
- Robin Holland
- Chris Harz
Summary by Dennis Oosterman
Comments
Superb video for a fantastic song by an awesome band :)
Infectious
I thought when The Cravats came back from the dADa fog that they could never top their early stuff.
Isn't it nice to be proved wrong?
Isn't it nice to be proved wrong?
To me, this is a perfectly short-and-powerful summary of the more alternative genre of the early 80s with a solid grain of parody-salt. Timeless actually.
their sound instantly connects me to world thru their lens, and enabled me to cope with this fucking reality
best band!
Fabulous! Looking forward to Newport and Stourbridge.
As good as the Peel Sessions since 1979 ! Amazing ! Thx !!!!!
Fuck yes! I LOVE the Cravats!
Fcuking treeemendus
I dipped back into this again after playing it to death at my "alt" parties last year. Time to dust it off now it's party time again. Truly excellent video too. Well done!!?
phwoar!
i m just on my ass, what a smash sound!amazing!
Fuck mannnn this is good
........ACE PLUS X
As close as The Cravats will ever get to a pop song. In a parallel universe, this is an international #1 smash hit.
great band
What a pleasure to see you again!
tis good to see them at it again.
Great mix :-)
Tune of 2016.
Excellent stuff. Woooo!
Proud of you chaps :D
