Over the past three years or so, I've witnessed my musical taste take a turn in direction towards bands or artists that can inspire a specific sort of mood or vibe in their records. That "vibe" varies slightly depending on my feelings at the time, but generally encompasses one of the following: sarcastic bitterness, apocalyptic foreshadowing, helplessness, hopelessness, or intense anger.
It should come as no surprise then to those who are familiar with the band that I've been introduced to Crowbar throughout this process and instantly became a super fan.
My friend Derrick and I were having one our usual Crowbar discussion the other day and both agreed (without too much pretension) that you have to "get" Crowbar to fully appreciate their music. If you could bottle all the emotions I listed above that I've been drawn towards in music and put them into one sound, Crowbar would be that sound.
For those interested in supporting and seeking out records, I would recommend Odd Fellows Rest first and foremost, followed swiftly by Crowbar (Self-Titled), and a rising favorite of mine, Lifesblood for the Downtrodden.
Note***: It was at this point that I was gonna try my hand and making one of these "muxtapes" that are hot in the streets. I had a pretty sweet "Best of the Bar" playlist that I was going to make available. I went to the muxtape site only to find the RIAA is fucking them in the ass too. Go Figure. Seek out Crowbar the old fashioned way, it delivers and than some.
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