Night Network Review
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THE CRIBS RETURN WITH Shera Tanvir Editor-in-Chief After parting ways with their old and melodically swooning song that They still stayed true to their core and their management, The Cribs took a break from contrasts with the loud and brash tracks sound is unique to them. the music scene to deal with legal issues that follow. Main single “Running Into Night Network is the epitome of The concerning their rights to their own music. You” blends indie power pop and garage Cribs, defying all expectations. It exempli- They were unsure if continuing music was rock. Its energy and passion sets the stage fies elegance in the face of adversity, rather ideal for them. Foo Fighters frontman Dave for the rest of the album. “She’s My Style” than throwing in the towel. The Cribs Grohl swooped in and offered the band is especially energetic. It’s meant to be per- reconnect with their love of music. They access to his home studio. After formed live, which is a shame considering made a euphoric record several long legal bat- the limits of COVID on the music indus- despite their night- tles and a pandemic try. “Under the Bus Station Clock” layers marish ex- friend- ly self harmonies, distant vocals and power punk periences pro- duction, guitar, recalling the work of The Strokes. with the they finally The Cribs’ debut album was full of wit music re- leased and dynamic lyrics. It introduced a band industry. their eighth that wanted to be heard. Night Network Their al- bum, steps away from this and let’s the guitars stamina is Night Net- shine. While it’s expected for the band to unbeliev- work. evolve musically after 15 years, the result able. No indie The record of their maturation makes it seem like they band is doing it opens with no longer have anything of substance to like The Cribs. This “Goodbye,” say. With that being said, the album is still is The Cribs that we all a harmoni- a classic Cribs work. Considering every- know and love. ous thing they went through since their last album, it would be unfair to expect them to create something better than everything else in their incred- ible discog- ra- phy. .