|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Listen to Samples and Buy MP3s
Songs from this album are available to purchase as MP3s. Click on "Buy MP3" or
view the MP3 Album.
Special Offers and Product Promotions
- Buy a CD or a vinyl record, get a $1 Amazon MP3 Credit. Limit one promotional credit per customer. Here's how (restrictions apply)
- Includes FREE MP3 version of this album Here's how (restrictions apply)
Frequently Bought Together
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images? |
Editorial Reviews
Hazy, dreamy and genre-defining, this collection of songs proves that the incredible amount of blog and press hype for Best Coast is more than warrented. "Crazy For You" makes a strong case for the ultimate summer record and record of the year.
Customer Reviews
Share your thoughts with other customers
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
38 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By Andrew Vice
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Best Coast's debut record is a lovely little scuzzy pop gem. The band has been building a substantial buzz over the last year or so with a string of underground hit singles and splits, and now they've finally unleashed their first great work to the hungry masses. Best Coast, as the name implies, is a beach-inspired pop outfit, blending fuzzy melodies and simple, lovelorn lyrics to great effect. Crazy For You recalls the kind of heartsick feelings of teenage years, a simpler and more powerful time that we all long for again at some point.
The album is short, but it's somewhat a boon, because this is music that could easily outstay its welcome. A 50+ minute album of fuzzy pop songs is inevitably going to lose its punch after awhile, so it was wise of the band to keep the album short and sweet. One of the more disappointing elements of the album is the reuse of a number of those aforementioned singles, which isn't uncommon, but given the time the band has been working on this record, I was hoping for a brand new set of songs. Nonetheless, the singles have been reworked and sharpened to a finer edge, and the album is truly a testament to razor-sharp love songs. The lyrics may not be the deepest you'll ever hear, but they're heartfelt and powerful in context of this collection of uptempo pop songs.
Best Coast has been regarded through this year as a band to watch, and Crazy For You does not disappoint. A great album for any fan of noise and pop and any combination thereof.
The album is short, but it's somewhat a boon, because this is music that could easily outstay its welcome. A 50+ minute album of fuzzy pop songs is inevitably going to lose its punch after awhile, so it was wise of the band to keep the album short and sweet. One of the more disappointing elements of the album is the reuse of a number of those aforementioned singles, which isn't uncommon, but given the time the band has been working on this record, I was hoping for a brand new set of songs. Nonetheless, the singles have been reworked and sharpened to a finer edge, and the album is truly a testament to razor-sharp love songs. The lyrics may not be the deepest you'll ever hear, but they're heartfelt and powerful in context of this collection of uptempo pop songs.
Best Coast has been regarded through this year as a band to watch, and Crazy For You does not disappoint. A great album for any fan of noise and pop and any combination thereof.
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Ajuvix
Format:Audio CD
What a great sound. That perfect low-fi mix really suits the sharp and lush vocals. The guitars have that california bounce that is easy to identify, hard to imitate. Some great pop tunes here. That being said, the lyrics water everything down to dumb-dumb status. Remedial lyrics would be giving it more credit than its worth. They're really mindless 12 year old girl writing poetry about the boy she likes lyrics. Its a shame, had there been a more mature lyrical vibe this music would be unstoppable. As it is, its enjoyable, but gets old hearing about the exact same thing in every song. Our Deal is the best song for me.
24 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By V. Chung
Format:MP3 Music
I don't write reviews for products very often, but I felt compelled to for Best Coast's debut album after seeing the overwhelmingly positive reviews here. While I enjoy their upbeat, easygoing surf-pop sound, I can't possibly give a high rating to an album that sounds like one repetitive 31-minute-long song. I have never listened to an album where I couldn't distinguish one song from the next. If I had to rank the songs, I would fail miserably. Adding on to that is the formulaic repetitiveness of their lyrics. I'm pretty sure every single song consists of choruses or hooks that repeat the same one or two lines at least four consecutive times before moving on to the next set of repeating lyrics. So overall, it's a fun summer record to play, but be prepared to zone out after the second song.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
lovely album
I bought the album a few weeks ago. It was exactly how it was described. I'm very happy with the item. thank you.
Published 12 days ago by Cassandra
5.0 out of 5 stars
California Hipster Discovers The Ronnettes
Some of these songs sound like 60's girl group covered by a stark trio of bass, guitar, guitar and a lot of echo. The vocals are clear and the lyrics are clear. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dudeman5000
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Coast LP
So stoked getting this in the mail, worth the buy! Great album, super catchy and can't help but find yourself singing along. Thank you for the awesome price!
Published 1 month ago by Contesla Renee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD
This product was exactly what I was looking for. The CD was brand new and still in the plastic wrap.
Published 2 months ago by Nicholas Krause
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT
One of my favorite albums and it sounds even better on vinyl! Support the band and buy it! You won't be disappointed.
Published 4 months ago by elaina
4.0 out of 5 stars
Rad Album
I like this album a lot. I bought it for my girlfriend and I think I ended up enjoying it more than she did.
Published 5 months ago by Ian Jacobs
3.0 out of 5 stars
Best Coast - Crazy for You
This is not an album you want to take seriously on any level ... though having said that, this is not an album you can avoid on any level either. Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. Kesler
4.0 out of 5 stars
I'm Pretty Crazy for You, Too
Best Coast's Surf pop gem "Crazy for You" is a short and sweet album that just feels really good to listen to. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Zac Frazier
5.0 out of 5 stars
Retro Cool.
Great vinyl album for all those retro fans out there. Ordered this album for my son's friend for a surprise birthday present. Who knew records would come back into vogue?
Published 6 months ago by Renee Dyer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Different and familiar
It's a good cd and a fun chill listen. It's very beach boys and reverb out sound it's easy and fun. Bu it.
Published 9 months ago by Eldude
Listmania!
|
|
So You'd Like to...
|
|
