The Crew [LIVE]

7 Seconds

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 27, 1994)
• Original Release Date: 1984
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Better Youth Org.
• ASIN: B0000001XR
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #79,744 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
The Second Single from the Soundtrack of 'about a Boy'. Includes Two Alternate Mixes.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have For Harccore Punk Fans, January 8, 2005

By	Ernesto Catalan Valdez "Kastas" (Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

7 Seconds were, along with Bad Religion, one of the originators of the "fast and melodic" format that harcore punk bands adopted in the early 90's (NOFX, Lag Wagon, Pennywise are some of the bands that adopted this style). "The Crew" must be the epitome of 7 Seconds "hardcore " era; the band plays at a furious thrash-like speed, but the vocal delivery always remains melodic without sounding sugary or happy go lucky (sorry, Simple Plan fans!). After this album, 7 Seconds started to "experiment" with their sound, drifting farther and farther away from their faster-than-thou sound and into a more "U2 on steroids" sound. Anyway, "The Crew" is an album that should stand side by side with other hardcore classics like MINOR THREAT, BAD BRAINS, AGNOSTIC FRONT, DRI and BLACK FLAG. The sound varies slightly from song to song (as if the band were trying to improve on the mix each time)but the overall sound is clear yet powerful. Troy's drumming, though simplistic, cuts through the songs like a hot knife and the rest of the instruments sound intense enough. The lyrics were a bit of a departure from what was going on with the hardcore scene in the mid 80's; the band sang about unity, tolerance and respect, instead of fearing nuclear warfare, which was the common thing to sing about."Here's your warning", "Definite choice", "Bully" and the heartfelt but tough-as-nails "Trust" are just some of the stand out tracks. This album, without a doubt in my mind, 7 SECONDS' finest moment, although newer releases such as "Good To Go" almost match this gem with its raw intensity!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally Someone Who Loves This Album, June 3, 2003

By	B-R-Mike M. (Old Lyme, CT USA) - See all my reviews

I can't believe that I am the only one who gave this five stars. Whatever!

Talk about a good album. With most of the songs flying by so fast that they annoy the s**t out of people, the album is 24 for songs in exactly 30 minutes.

Besides hardcore punk music, the lyrics may hit with a larger range of fans. A lot more of a developed lyrical style, even mixing in rap freestyles to the mix, the album's words could make your mother even like this album.

So, if you love fast played punk with excellent lyrics, buy THE CREW!! Also, there are five great live tracks on this album, too!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally Someone Who Loves This Album, June 3, 2003

By	B-R-Mike M. (Old Lyme, CT USA) - See all my reviews

I can't believe that I am the only one who gave this five stars. Whatever!

Talk about a good album. With most of the songs flying by so fast that they annoy the s**t out of people, the album is 24 for songs in exactly 30 minutes.

Besides hardcore punk music, the lyrics may hit with a larger range of fans. A lot more of a developed lyrical style, even mixing in rap freestyles to the mix, the album's words could make your mother even like this album.

So, if you love fast played punk with excellent lyrics, buy THE CREW!! Also, there are five great live tracks on this album, too!