Those Damn Crows // Inhale/Exhale // Album Review

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Flying high off the success of their second album, “Point Of No Return”, no pun intended, Those Damn Crows have followed it up with the sensational “Inhale/Exhale”, a ten-track classic that will whet everyone’s appetite.

”Fill The Void” gets us underway with a punchy drum and guitar combo that sets the song up nicely, Wood’s bass rumbles in the background giving the song a heavy kick and with Greenhall laying down a marker with his vocals it’s a brilliant opening. “Takedown” brings the groove with a touch of Disturbed to it, a thumping drum and bass line drive the track as Greenhall tears it up, add in a cracking solo from Thomas and you have a contender for track of the album.

“Man On Fire” takes the tempo up a notch with fast-cutting riffs and blasting drums, the addition of the keyboard is a nice touch while Huxford’s drumming is impressive laying the foundations for the song.  “Wake Up(Sleepwalker)” slowly builds in intensity with a staccato drum beat as Greenhall’s restrained vocals ooze out of the speakers, the chorus hits with a massive wall of sound; the bass and guitars create a rhythm that makes the track really pop. “This Time I’m Ready” is a ballad that packs a punch; it starts out with a nice piano intro with Greenhall’s crooning vocals coming in over it all the while backed up by the subtle touch of a well-versed band, the track explodes towards the end that is very reminiscent of a Tremonti track, it’s brilliant.

“I Am” has a heavier feel to it, pounding drums laying the foundation for the track that bounces along coupled with gritty riffs and a buzzing bass line, Greenhall once again crushes it on his vocals sounding like Myles Kennedy at times, a killer track. “SEE You Again” just screams anthem with uplifting vocals, an airy melodic chorus’ and an infectious rhythm that will have your foot tapping and head bopping. “Lay It All On Me” is a heavier, slower tune that has a massive bass line that provides a perfect foil for Greenhall’s silky smooth vocals and some cracking guitar work from Thomas and Winchurch, this is a real dark horse that just gets better with each listen. “Find Away” is a grittier track with chugging riffs, a slow but thundering drum beat and a thick bass line, Greenhall’s vocals are once again fantastic while Thomas’ solo is impressive, for my money this is the best track on the album.

The album finishes with “Waiting For Me” in incredible fashion, a slow heavy beat permeates the track and pummels you with its relentlessness, it creates a cool groove that is infectious and combined with Greenhall’s vocals it is killer.

Review: Conor 

Expectations were high for the follow-up to “Point Of No Return” and you will not be disappointed, this is an absolute cracker of an album and will only elevate them 

‘Inhale/Exhale’ Tracklisting:

  1. Fill The Void
  2. Takedown
  3. Man On Fire
  4. Wake Up (Sleepwalker)
  5. This Time I’m Ready
  6. I Am
  7. See You Again
  8. Lay It All On Me
  9. Find A Way
  10. Waiting For Me

‘Inhale/Exhale’ is available for pre-order worldwide now at earache.com/thosedamncrows on an wide array of formats including but not limited to: a collector’s edition bundle (which will house a burnt orange and black splatter vinyl with alternate fire carousel cover, exclusive to this edition); limited edition coloured vinyl with an exclusive 12-page booklet (clear with black smoke, purple, yellow), signed CD with exclusive 12-page booklet and alternate fire carousel cover; a cassette collection of the band’s full discography; USB; and digital download. HMV carry two more exclusive formats: CD with alternate blue sky carousel cover and black vinyl with alternate fire carousel cover. A green vinyl format exclusive to indie stores is also available.

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Due to phenomenal demand, THOSE DAMN CROWS have also added some new dates to their series of instores around the UK next month, which kick off on album release day!

Get your album signed, meet the band, and see THOSE DAMN CROWS perform stripped-back acoustic versions of tracks from the new album! To guarantee your spot, pre-order the album from your local store here. There are limited places available with some dates already full so be quick to get your paws on what’s left.

Instores rack up as follows:

Fri 17th Feb (Leeds show day) – Crash Records, Leeds at 2pm SOLD OUT

Sat 18th Feb (Manchester show day) – HMV, Manchester at 2pm LOW TICKETS

Sun 19th Feb (Newcastle show day) – Reflex Records, Newcastle at 2pm SOLD OUT

Mon 20th Feb – Assai Records, Edinburgh at 7pm LOW TICKETS

Tue 21st Feb (Glasgow show day) – LOVEMUSIC, Glasgow at 2pm LOW TICKETS

Wed 22nd Feb (Bradford show day) – The Record Cafe, Bradford at 1pm LOW TICKETS

Thu 23rd Feb – Rough Trade, Nottingham at 6pm SOLD OUT

Fri 24th Feb (London show day) – Flashback, London (Islington) at 1pm SOLD OUT

Sat 25th Feb – HMV, Swansea at 2pm NEW DATE ADDED

Tue 28th Feb – Rough Trade, Bristol at 6:30pm LOW TICKETS

Wed 1st Mar – Phase One, Liverpool at 7pm NEW DATE ADDED

Thu 2nd Mar – HMV, Cardiff at 6pm NEW DATE ADDED

Fri 3rd Mar – Pryzm, Kingston at 7pm (Banquet Records Outstore – Full Band Electric Show)

Catch their bombastic live show at the following headline dates, and be amongst the first to hear some of the new songs live!

Fri 17th Feb – LEEDS Key Club SOLD OUT

Sat 18th Feb – MANCHESTER Academy 2 UPGRADED SOLD OUT

Sun 19th Feb – NEWCASTLE Riverside SOLD OUT

Tue 21st Feb – GLASGOW The Garage LOW TICKETS

Wed 22nd Feb – BRADFORD Nightrain SOLD OUT

Fri 24th Feb – LONDON Islington Assembly Hall SOLD OUT

Sat 25th Feb – SWANSEA Arena LOW TICKETS

Special guests for the headline dates are James & The Cold Gun and Valhalla Awaits. Snap up the remaining tickets while you still can at: https://www.thosedamncrows.com/tour!

 

 

 

 

Those Damn Crows are:

Shane Greenhall Vocals

Ian Thomas Lead guitar

Lloyd Wood Bass      

Ronnie Huxford Drums

David Winchurch Rhythm guitar

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