Crash grabs your attention right from the very first note with So Much To Say and won’t let go until the very last note of the very last song Proudest Monkey, which is another great track by the way.
One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Dave Matthews Band most impressive releases ever.
I’m of the opinion that Crash is certainly some of this groups best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.
While the entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 3 - Crash Into Me, track 9 - Lie In Our Graves, and track 12 - Proudest Monkey.
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - So Much To Say. This is a great track!
Crash Release Notes:
Dave Matthews Band originally released Crash on April 30, 1996 on the RCA Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. So Much To Say 2. Two Step 3. Crash Into Me 4. Too Much 5. #41 6. Say Goodbye 7. Drive In Drive Out 8. Let You Down 9. Lie In Our Graves 10. Cry Freedom 11. Tripping Billies 12. Proudest Monkey
Dave Matthews Band: David Matthews (vocals, acoustic guitar); Boyd Tinsley (violin, electric violin); Leroi Moore (alto, soprano, tenor & baritone saxophones, flute, whistle); Stefan Lessard (bass, tac piano); Carter Beauford (drums, percussion, background vocals). Additional personnel: Tim Reynolds (acoustic & electric guitars). Recorded at Bearsville Studios, Bearsville, New York and Green Street Recording Studios, New York, New York.