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The Cribs

thecribstracks2007

thecribstracks2007

Men’s Needs (Wichita)

There were a few rock stars that were, in the words of Liam Gallagher, totally fookin’ ’avin’ it in 2007. Frank Carter was obviously one, Beth Ditto another, and Ryan Jarman was the man doing it for the homegrown indie set, as The Cribs returned better than ever before. Brilliant on Never Mind The Buzzcocks, sexy pop star girlfriend and then this, superbly snake-hipped, effortlessly insouciant, raspingly passionate and packing a Blondie-esque disco undertow and one of the coolest, most inadvertently romantic almost-couplets (“I’m not bothered what you say or how you dress/I’m a mess”) you’re ever going to hear. Thousands of teenagers will have had sex together on account of bellowing this song at each other across sweaty clubs up and down the land, and there’s no higher compliment you can pay a song.

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alistairsmusic 

Dec 17, 2007

Good song. Good band. Good everything.

MarinePumpkin 

Dec 19, 2007

they are amazing! :)

Albran 

Dec 27, 2007

From the second that Ross Jarman's snare announces the brilliant guitar hook, this song screams 'classic'. As far as catchy, aggressive pop goes, it's right up there with "Mirror Kissers" and "Hey Scenesters".

lottiefunuk 

Jan 3, 2008

one of the best bands i can't believe i missed there gig stupid traffic jams

indieXcindy 

Feb 6, 2008

amazing band, my fav song from them =]

foggyonthenet 

May 6, 2008

awesome song, awesome band

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