Adult Crash

Adult Crash

Track Listings

1. Simple Life?

2. You

3. Make a Move

4. 3 Wishes

5. Withering Heights

6. 10 Years

7. Silver Tongue

8. Grip

9. Roulaison

10. Clueless

Tracks:

So Much To Say
Two Step
Crash Into Me
Too Much
#41
Say Goodbye
Drive In Drive Out
Let You Down
Lie In Our Graves
Cry Freedom
Tripping Billies
Proudest Monkey

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It's tempting to label the Dave Matthews Band as torchbearers of the Grateful Dead's moderate rock fusion and send them off on the next summer tour featuring either Blues Traveler or the Spin Doctors. But there is more at work here, particularly on the band's second major-label release. Crash pairs soothing sounds (flute, acoustic guitar, six-string bass) with a dark emotional undercurrent. The South African (by way of Virginia) frontman reveals a rare intensity on the title track and the free-form "41," while the group shows that it's not afraid to let loose on songs such as the stirring "Too Much." Producer Steve Lillywhite adds an impressive sheen to the recordings. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

"Crash" was definatly not a crash...as far as sophmore albums go.......2007-06-21

Despite the fact that I am writing an online review for a DMB album that isn't their best, I am still writing this to show that "Crash" is definatly "one of their best".

When Dave Matthews first started this band in the very early 90's, he noted that he did not know how successful DMB would be. They soon ignited a revolution in music consisting of solid rock mixed with jazz that appealed to different fan bases. Crash is an album that would appeal to the typical listener, and it would give goosebumps to those who really consider DMB to be one of their favorite bands.

In "Two Step", you really get introduced to DMB's tendancy to plod around and jam for 6+ minutes. It really is a nice feel when you listen to it. The third track off this album is "Crash into Me", which is their most successful single. "#41" is definatly a song to listen to. Because the song has such a catchy introduction, the listener instantly get's engulfed and is soon satisfied after its 6:39 running.

"Lie in Our Graves" is possibly their best song off this album. The story to this song is so subtle, yet you know everything when it ends. It simply talks about the story of a boy who is born, grows up, and eventually see's his friends and loved ones die off as he is there to stay. Because this song is better when heard live, I can't say that the middle jam is "gold". I'd probably have to say its "great". Because most of their live versions of this song clock in around 12 minutes, this 5:42 version isn't as packed, but it definatly is a piece of art.

"Proudest Monkey" is perhaps the most unique song on the album, because of its telling story. It is also a 9 minute plod of jamming that are very well expressed by Dave, Boyd, Stefan, Carter, and Leroi.

This album wasn't at all a "crash" as far as sophmore albums go. In fact, it was one of their greatest they've released. This album would definatly appeal to new fans, and it would give true fans goosebumps everytime they hear it.

Best album to meet DMB.......2007-06-03

This was the first DMB album I listened and it just keeps suprinsing me. Every time I hear it, I find something new as if it was posible for each song to sound diferent each time. If you've never listen DMB, this is a sure bet!

A Luscious, Brilliant Album...............2007-04-01

CRASH by the Dave Matthew Band is just amazing. I can't believe I waited so long to buy this. How would I describe this album in one word? STUNNING. I mean, between the seamless percussion and sensuous vocals, this album has you at the opening bars of "So Much To Say" (track #1) and doesn't let go until "Proudest Monkey" (the final track, #12). Dave Matthews is masterful here, as are the supporting musicians. The soaring violin-work on track #3, "Crash," on of their most well-known songs, is masterfully delivered by Boyd Tinsley. Oh my God, I would marry this man and I have never even had a conversation with him....he seduces me with his violin. This whole album is an odyssey through love, sexuality and alienated indifference. This music is way more than compelling melodies. The lyrics are poetry. Dave Matthews is at once intimately alluring on "Crash," and then emotinally unavailable on "Say Goodbye," an ode to one night stands. Get this album today. Don't wait another day........buy it now.

Shakespeare.......2006-12-27

The man is Shakespeare with a guitar. Future generations will be quoting his songs.

Perfect album!!!!.......2006-11-18

I believe this album is their best album ever, so far. I cant
see any other ablum as perfect as this one. They got some really
good albums too. "crash into me" got me into this band. I remember
the first time I heard that song I was with my girl at the time,
and we both just fell in love with it.

Average customer rating:

90's classic
Love this band
These lyrics are hilarious!
The epitome of outstanding original music!
Over a decade of listening!

God Shuffled His Feet
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Tracks:

God Shuffled His Feet
Afternoons And Coffeespoons
Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm
In The Days Of The Caveman
Swimming In Your Ocean
Here I Stand Before Me
I Think I'll Disappear Now
How Does A Duck Know?
When I Go Out With Artists
The Psychic
Two Knights And Maidens
Untitled

Customer Reviews:

90's classic.......2007-06-27

We bought (well, rebought) this album after album remembering the title song was good. We had forgot how good many of the other songs were. It's really a good album if you haven't heard it before. As I recall, the follow up album to this one was not good.

Love this band.......2007-01-01

My brother Greg introduced me to the Crash Test Dummies when this album came out. I absolutely fell in love with Brad's voice. I bought the tape right away and wore it out. I love all the songs but my favorite has to be
"Two knights and maidens". Some people might not like the lyrics to some of the songs, it's not for everyone. I listen to his beautiful voice, that's the main reason why I love this CD.

These lyrics are hilarious!.......2006-05-05

I only give this album 3 stars because about half the songs are only so-so. The other half make up for it by being surprisingly good! I, like many people, was introduced to the Crash Test Dummies when "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" became a huge radio hit. I really liked that song but was very wary of getting an entire album by them. I was not disappointed in the lyrics department; the songs are all a little strange. However, I was surprised that so many of these songs were not only catchy, but the lyrics were actually clever and/or hilarious. "Afternoons & Coffeespoons" is my hands-down favorite song on here. The melody is very catchy and upbeat and the lyrics are apparently about someone who is very ill! Some of the fun lyrics include "I've had my lungs checked out with X-rays, I've smelled the hospital hallways" and the chorus "Someday I'll have a disappearing hairline, Someday I'll wear pajamas in the daytime". Two other songs that are almost as catchy and have great lyrics are "How Does a Duck Know" and "I Think I'll Disappear Now". I won't spoil the lyrics on these two songs for you, but you can tell from listening to the latter of the two I mentioned that someone who wrote this song had a bad experience with tequila!

I recommend this as an album of fun songs that can't be taken too seriously!

The epitome of outstanding original music!.......2006-02-08

I took a short trip back a few years (a lot few), I was 25 and my favorite CD was God Shuffled His Feet by The Crash Test Dummies. This was the second offering from the band, and a great follow-up to their successful debut "The Ghosts that Haunt Me" which featured the hit Superman's Song.

Superman's Song was always a favorite, but tunes like God Shuffled His Feet, Afternoons and Coffeespoons, In the Days of the Caveman, Here I Stand Before Me, and many other tracks on this CD just connect with the wondering human being in all of us. They're songs filled with questions and concerns, but also filled with a fire that strikes a chord of life.

The musicianship is top notch, and production is clean. I favor the sound of a tight rhythm section with a crisp snare; there is no shortage of syncopation here, and the drummer is outstanding. Nice acoustic guitar tones, great piano, and enchanting harmonies. Brad Roberts is known for his deep vocals, and here he really leaves his mark, especially on the most popular tune Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm.

Lyrically this album is refreshing. The writing is humble, inquiring, and clever, and most importantly devoid of cliche. This is music that makes you think, helps you understand and gives you a boost.

I still find God Shuffled His Feet to be one of my very favorite CDs. If you're into interesting, original, and good music you won't be disappointed.

Over a decade of listening!.......2006-02-07

I purchased this album back in 3rd grade when the single "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" was released around 1993. I am now 21yrs old and still listen to this album from start to finish. I am disappointed with their work after this album and wish they released another album with this kind of sound. Being from Brooklyn,NY I don't really like the folk rock/country genre being another album I listen to throughout is "Notorious BIG- Ready To Die". Having very broad musical taste and knowledge I would say this is one of the best non pop albums I have came across. I believe most people did not listen to it fully before reviewing it. I check crashtestdummies.com every so often to find that they aren't do much which is a shame.

Average customer rating:

What makes them interesting also, ironically, hurts them
2.5 stars
Got me hooked on the band...
My favorite CTD album, hands down
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Release Date: 1991-04-09

Tracks:

Winter Song
Comin' Back Soon (The Bereft Man's Song)
Superman's Song
The Country Life
Here On Earth (I'll Have My Cake)
The Ghosts That Haunt Me
Thick-Necked Man
Androgynous
The Voyage
At My Funeral

Customer Reviews:

What makes them interesting also, ironically, hurts them.......2006-12-25

The Crash Test Dummies are a band with a serious baritone voice (Brad Roberts). I mean his voice is really, really low! They are distinguishable since you just do not hear this type of sound a lot. The voice is backed by a fully, accoustic group. The musical accompaniment does not provided enough dynamics to simply deal with the voice. Hence, many of the songs sound similar.

"Winter Song" is tbe best tune because the band uses harmonizing. The song has nice chord changes and is a well written song.

"Coming Back Soon" is also good and it is the most uptempo song.

I do not know if I like "Superman's Song" because of it's novelty or because it is a good song. The song is a dead serious story about personal issues of Superman set to a drop dead harmony (What if Nick Drake sung a song about the Incredible Hulk? Now you get the idea.)

"Thick Necked Man" has a 17th-18th century vibe to it, it's an enjoyable song but bands like Steeleye Span/Jethro Tull do that kind of stuff better.

I bought this when it first came out but I have not listened to it in a decade. I cannot recommend this for the casual listener. You would be better off getting one of the "Mountain Stages" compilations with a live version of "Superman's song" and you will have all the Crash Test Dummies you will ever need.

I am not saying that this is bad. It is quality art. It's just that the songs sound the same and it is easy to tire of the cd

2.5 stars.......2006-02-03

Known by many non-hard core fans as 'the other CTD album', "The Ghosts That Haunt Me" gives listeners at the time a slice of the unusual CTD sound that was perfected later with the amazing "God Shuffled His Feet" release. "Ghosts..." starts out very promising with the up-tempo number "Winter Song" that boldly announces that this band's sound is really non-mainstream, a very good sign, but subsequent cuts steadily drag the album down with melody that just doesn't seem to hit its mark. "Superman's Song" ultimatly is the best cut on the album and a fine cut it is indeed. Production values are fine leaning a bit more 'violiny' and 'harmonica-y' than the later "God..." effort, which was given a more streamlined bottom heavy production. Overall it was a fine effort for the band, but pales in comparison to their next release.

Got me hooked on the band..........2005-08-12

Last summer I was repairing computers at a local school, and my coworker decided to take a coffee break. When we went down to the gas station, he put this CD in his car stereo. I instantly fell in love with the style of the music. Compared to some of the stuff I had heard on the radio in recent months, it was a breath of fresh air.

Some of the tracks are upbeat folksy tunes that are a satisfying blend of country and rock. This is all the tracks except the third and tenth. Parents be warned that the seventh track is PG-13 rated due to some explisatives. Most of these have to do with the country life with the exception of the eighth track which is a cover of Androgynous. The other two (three and ten) are ballads. The third is an insightful look at Superman, and the tenth is a bit of a surprise compared to the rest of the album, as it deals with Brad Roberts thinking about the day he dies. It's very thought provoking.

There's two other tracks that could have been on this debut album, but didn't make it. They were included on the demo tapes put out by CTD in Canada years ago and are "Fundies Never Have Fun on Sundays" (sung by Ellen Reid), and "Row Bullies Row" (the classic Scottish folk song). Ghosts is a rather short album, at just a little over 37 minutes, but it's a pleasure to listen to.

My favorite CTD album, hands down.......2005-08-04

This was my first exposure to Crash Test Dummies. A brother had the album, and it was very uncharacteristic of the music I was listening to and that was playing on alternative rock stations at the time--a strange blend of country, bluegrass-y...whatever... But it totally grew on me, and when I went back to college, I missed it, and so got the CD myself. Most other folks I've run into and played it for (including my college roomies), had much the same reaction. Now, 14 years later, when I called one of my old college roomies recently, he goes, "guess what I'm listening to?!" That's right, this album.

So what is it about this album? Most of the themes that come up in their later works, the dark melancholy, are there in this album, too...but unlike their later work, that dark melancholy has lighter themes next to it, but even more importantly, their themes are mostly treated to light, engaging, "happy" melodies and instrumentation ("Superman's Song" and "At My Funeral" are the two notable exceptions). That instrumentation, is also one of the joys of this album. Twangy, different string instruments, and just a full light sound mix with the light melodies and contrast with Roberts' awesomely deep voice to make a catchy, unforgettable, and easily-hummed mix that just stays with you.

Think of it as Crash Test Dummies having a great time while thinking some occasional dark thoughts.

That's why I like this CD best. There may be dark thoughts in there, but they're fun and happy and jangly in spite of them. There later ones seemed to progressively lose sight of the happy part.

And though there are times when dark and moody and depressing in music is good... I generally prefer the happy stuff. I could be shallow that way.
:-)

Pretty Good Band.......2005-06-02

I just finished listening to "The Crash Test Dummies" C.D. "The Ghosts That Haunt Me" and I thought it was pretty good. If you are in the mood for some relaxing evening music than this is the C.D. to have. My favourite song on this C.D. has to be Superman's Song. Although the C.D. is slightly short, it is still a keeper.

Average customer rating:

Wow ... and now for something different.
It gave great light.
Totally gorgeous music!
Cool, different, AND pleasant listening
A great mix of comedy and beautiful music

Jingle All the Way
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Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

White Christmas
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Jingle Bells
In the Bleak Midwinter
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
We Three Kings
Little Drummer Boy
First Noel
Silent Night
Good King Wenceslas
Huron Carol

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There's more than a bit of delightful holiday camp and irony afoot in the Crash Test Dummies' Jingle All the Way collection, from Brad Roberts' slow-mo delivery of "White Christmas"--with its heavy Hammond Organ--to Ellen Reid's Patsy Cline take of "O Little Town of Bethlehem," done in a convincing country-western style complete with pedal steel guitar. Still, there's serious business in the group's take on "We Three Kings" with the genuine Oriental influence of Ming Xioo-Fen's pipa playing, and Reid's readings of the traditional songs "The Huron Carol" and "In The Bleak Midwinter" are as reverent as standard Christmas songs get. Roberts' basso profoundo, on the other hand, is an acquired taste and he puts it to wickedly good use in "Jingle Bells," which is delivered like a medieval chant or rugby cry that's certain to put the fear in jolly old St. Nick. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

Wow ... and now for something different........2007-01-20

I have enjoyed listening to many non Christmas songs from the Crash Test but this one makes me laugh as it is so different from the usual. I enjoy it immensely and if you like the low vocals Ben performs then you should enjoy this one too!

It gave great light........2006-12-02

I first heard the Crash Test Dummies on the 1991 Christmas compilation album called A Lump of Coal. On that album, they performed the best version of "The First Noel" that I had ever heard (and it's still the best version I've ever heard). Cut to 2002, when the Crash Test Dummies finally released a complete Christmas album. It is somewhat disappointing that they didn't write any original songs for the album. But at least they had the sense to include some lesser known carols like "In the Bleak Midwinter" and "The Huron Carol", alongside somewhat overplayed songs like "White Christmas" and "Jingle Bells". Lead vocals are split about evenly between Brad Roberts and Ellen Reed, unlike on a "regular" Crash Test Dummies album, where Ellen almost never sang lead. "The First Noel" is redone here, and while it's quite good, it doesn't quite match the beautiful simplicity of their original version. The songs for the most part are performed in a very lovely style, with occasional silly touches thrown in. Overall, quite an enjoyable Christmas album.

Totally gorgeous music!.......2006-11-17

I fell in love with The First Noel when Kurt Browning skated to it one year, and looked for this CD for ages before I just found it. I knew no other work by CTD and was prepared for anything. Well, I THOUGHT I was! I have totally fallen in love with this CD and listen to it all the time! I have always HATED the song Jingle Bells, but find that this version I can actually LOVE! GRYMG is like jazz or soft shoe or something, but is really nice. And I hate almost all jazz, so that is saying something! In the Bleak MidWinter, there just are not words to describe. Angelic and haunting. Just beautiful (it's playing now on repeat)! They do a lot of the verses on the hymns, which is unusual for Christmas albums, and which I love. The other songs are just beautiful; especially WTK and DBoy. The First Noel is stunning. The songs are different in that they sound heartfelt and real. Like it's just people really singing, instead of some big theatrical production for a record. I really love the simplicity. It has a folksy feel to me. I will definitely be giving these for gifts too, and am really glad I found this. I really don't think anyone would be disappointed with this.

Cool, different, AND pleasant listening.......2006-01-21

I was not familiar with The Dummies work and bought this based on the reviews because I was over the same old recordings of Christmas fare.

This is really fun. A gregarian "Jingle Bells," some new voices and arrangements on traditional carols, and a great rendition of "In the Bleak Mid-winter." I am actually purchasing this a gifts for both my 55 year old sister and my 22 year newphew's stockings next year. I think they will equally enjoy it.

PS: For those of us who got it on to the Moody Blues in our youth, their album "December" is a must have. Similarly a big surprise from a non-traditional group.

A great mix of comedy and beautiful music.......2005-09-04

Those who see "Crash Test Dummies" and "Christmas" in the same sentence may think of some odd cross of "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" and "Silver Bells". This album does indeed have some tunes we've come to expect of Brad Roberts but also has some stunningly beautiful renditions.

"White Christmas" is even deeper and raspier than the version sung by the Drifters. Bing Crosby, who is a great singer in his own right, would spin in his grave if he heard this. "O Little Town of Bethlehem" is an Ellen Reid track and is very well done with a modern feel. The version of "Jingle Bells" features the most bizzare harmonies you'll ever hear in a Christmas song. Anyone who has any kind of apathy toward Christmas will get a good kick out of this one. Believe it or not it's in C Minor...the song is historically done in a major key. Plus it has Brad's raspy baritone. The next track, "In the Bleak Midwinter", is so beautiful it will put you in tears. Sung by Ellen Reid, this is arguably her best work. "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" sounds like an odd cross of the music you hear in Bob Evans and the "Ghosts that Haunt Me" album. It and the next track are both done by Brad. "We Three Kings" isn't a commonly recorded tune in the Christmas music business but this version is done well and is heavy on percussion, making it interesting. "Little Drummer Boy" is a somewhat modernized version of the old classic and features Ellen again. Both Brad and Ellen shine on "The First Noel", which is one of the best tracks on this disc. Ellen does a great job on "Silent Night", which is one of the more upbeat Silent Nights you'll find. The "Good King Wenceslas" is done in a similar fashion to "We Three Kings" and is Brad's job again. Ellen shines on "Huron Carol", which I think is a Canadian carol. Like most CTD albums this last track is slower and features lots of piano (see also "Unititled" from GSHF and "At My Funeral" from GTHM).

Even if you're not a CTD fan this is worth it for the "In the Bleak Midwinter". It's not even Christmas and I just listened to it...that's how powerful it is...

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NEGATIVE FIVE stars would be a better rating
No, this is a FIVE star CD
Dummies' best album, a real mood piece.
What are you talking about?!
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Tracks:

I Don't Care That You Don't Mind
On And On
The Day We Never Met
Let It Feel Like Something Else
Little Secret
Sittin' On A Tree Stump
Buzzin' Flies
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Hangin' Tree
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Never Comin' Back
Put Me In A Corner Of Your Mind
Shoot 'Em Up, Shoot 'Em Down
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Customer Reviews:

NEGATIVE FIVE stars would be a better rating.......2004-02-20

Sadly, Brad Roberts has laid another rotten egg with this boring , uninspired drivel.
The first two Dummies albums were works of genus (Ghosts that Haunt Me and God Shuffled his feet)
Brad has either run out of ideas or motivation as every work since has been a collection of monotonous droning.
He needs to get back to his roots or give it up.

No, this is a FIVE star CD.......2003-10-18

this is a welcome refreshing outing by CTD. I really enjoy the freshness to it. many folks have noted that it sounds like they didn't spend too much time editing these songs.. and I agree. They really sound garage bar like but wonderful none the less.

I think that the fans of CTD will enjoy this recording due to the fact that the bass rattling baratone of Brad Roberts is back, after a hiatus on GYAH.

The songs do have a Chris Issack meets the Eagles type of sound, but not really. All CTD's here.

Have ye fun.
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Update...

I had originally bought this CD a couple weeks ago. I listened to it and reviewed it. I oringally gave it four stars. but after two good solid weeks of listening to this CD, I really think it is outstanding and deserving of a 5 star rating. I have not taken this CD out of my stereo in quite some time... and if I do, it is to play the new Elvis Costello 'North' CD. They rotate. both are great.

Dummies' best album, a real mood piece........2003-08-05

With this album, the latest work from the Crash Test Dummies (barring the rehashed Christmas album Jingle All The Way), megalomaniac (read: Brad owns the band name, but Brad's band is NOT the actual Crash Test Dummies on this album... however, since a few of them appeared on the tour, it was renamed as a CTD album during production) singer Brad Roberts may have constructed the ultimate concept album for one of two situations, the first being hanging out, or driving in, the rain (as contemplated in "On And On"). The second is proposed in "Buzzing Flies": the days when you're sitting on your arse in 100+ degree heat and lamenting your life. Therefore, the whole album has become a soundtrack to my life, as I find myself in both situations frequently. Here are some highlights.

The title track opens, featuring a "we're rolling now" intro. It appears they didn't spend a lot of time on some of these tracks in the mixing and editing process. However, these sort of little studio insights give us a real, dare I say, insight to the album itself, and Brad Roberts' mind as well, if you're bold enough to go there. This title track is traditional Dummies with a new country sound, a very minimalist and low-key sound. Ellen Reid delivers an excellent backup vocal performance, as always.

Track 2 and second single "On And On" is a simple little number with a catchy melody and one of Roberts' more vibrant lyrical/sonic performances on the album. This is about as loud as it's going to get. Third single and only video "The Day We Never Met" has very clever lyrics about actually falling in love with someone who really doesn't exist. It features an extended piece of music from Brad's Band at the end, which balances the lyrics nicely. One of the nicer pieces of music on the album.

"Let It Feel Like Something Else" and "Little Secret" are two countrified tracks that could have come off of Give Yourself A Hand, with their keyboard leads and bassier sound. However, they're still rooted in twang, so don't get your hopes up if you want more GYAH.

"Buzzin' Flies", my personal favorite, features Brad singing over a minimalist guitar line, some drums, and a squeaky old transistor radio. These are some of the best lyrics in the band's catalog IMO. However, it sounds a lot like "On And On" and the next track "Yer Devil Ways", which is again slow and has a rainy-driving feel.

First single "Every Morning" is nearly as catchy as "On And On", but from hearing this song on the radio a lot when the album came out, I don't listen to it very often. Has a verse about masturbation, which is the ultimate topic to prove Brad Roberts' megalomania.

If you like the sixth album, Jingle All The Way, you'll like "Never Comin' Back". Featuring Ellen Reid and a big bright organ front and center, Brad Roberts jumps in with an excellent vocal and content that juxtaposes nicely against the far-too-upbeat organ line. The band has always been famous for pulling such tricks.

"Shoot 'Em Up..." is the climax of the record, and one of my favorites. I recommend that readers go and download this song to get at the essence of the album before you buy it. A typical Brad Roberts number. Nothing like it: "I shot an ol' bottle with my favorite gun just last night/
It shattered and the sound made me feel like the king I am". It doesn't get much better than this. Crack open a beer with Brad, sit back, and watch the stars shine. Get them devil women out of yer town. Drive your car faster than you should through a late afternoon rainshower. Get a hangover the next day and try to take your mind off it by sitting out in the sun.

But you won't be able to exploit any of these moments till you buy the Crash Test Dummies' best album.

What are you talking about?!.......2003-04-03

This is an incredible album - great lyrics, excellent guitar breaks, another new Dummies sound - a melancholy 'Southern feel that works great, and is a sharp contrast to the funky hard rock of Give Yourself A Hand. Ellen Reid's harmonies are as beautiful as ever, and hear me now you - BRAD ROBERTS IS STILL AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE CRASH TEST DUMMIES LEAD SINGER. A reviewer 'helpfully pointed out' that CTD had a new lead singer who tried to sound like the old one. Yep, looks like him too. And has the same name! Hey! Wait a second....could it be..? Why not check your cd sleeves before you make absurd claims like that.

Popylupyshoopy.......2002-06-24

This new CTD album, or should I say Brad Roberts album, is decent. Not as bad as the messy and shallow (yet strangely intriguing) Give Yourself a Hand, but nowhere near as rich and emotionally charged as the first 3 CTD albums (all classics, especially A Worm's Life). My problem with the new Dummies image is. . .WHERE ARE ALL THE STORIES??? The earlier albums always contained Brad's quirky tales about household appliances, Biblical figures, garbage, scabs, ducks, pulling teeth, etc. I'm all for groups reinventing themselves, but these songs are just too cynical and commonplace to warrant multiple listenings.

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Great Twist
Something Out of the Ordinary
It's different...
Whoa, this is different
A real artistic achievement

Give Yourself a Hand
Crash Test Dummies
Manufacturer: Arista
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ASIN: B00000I9AR
Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

Keep A Lid On Things
A Cigarette Is All You Get
Just Chillin'
I Want To Par-tay!
Give Yourself A Hand
Get You In The Morning
Pissed With Me
Just Shoot Me, Baby
A Little Something
I Love Your Goo
Aching To Sneeze
Playing Dead

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Those who know the Crash Test Dummies from their down-home 1994 chart hit "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" may find themselves humming "Hmm? Hmm? Hmm? Hmm?" this time out. The offbeat but ultimately agreeable Canadian outfit of the past has transformed itself into a group of urban warriors this time out. Elements of electronica, funk, and soul work their way into an assortment of songs with sex on the brain. While baritone-voiced frontman Brad Roberts remains at the center of the sound, keyboardist Ellen Reid steps to the fore with "Just Chillin'" (she puts off a hustle with a curt "I only play myself"), "Get You in the Morning" ("I want it cheap / I want it now / I want it fast"), and "A Little Something" ("It was good on the car / You would go pretty far"--detecting a trend here?). From the oozy opener, "Keep a Lid on Things," through the piano-ballad closer, "Playing Dead" ("I know you hate my guts / I know the nasty things you say / About me to those sluts"), the group opts for the unexpected at every opportunity. The millions of fans who embraced God Shuffled His Feet but were standoffish toward the more daring A Worm's Life are going to have to make some more adjustments. Which begs the question: Was Give Yourself a Hand a smart move for Roberts and company? Maybe not, but hey, they're Dummies, right? --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Great Twist.......2007-03-07

Don't listen to the detractors. As A Worm's Life proved, Crash Test Dummies was getting stale. They did something different, and the end result came out very interesting for anyone who likes a very unique mix. At times electronic, at times soft and somber, at times... just odd. This is really great. If you've only heard "Mmm-mmm-mmm" by these guys, try this out, because you're probably not too fixated on their older sound.

Something Out of the Ordinary.......2005-11-23

While this album is nothing one would expect from listening to their previous works, it is nonetheless an amazing album. When I first heard it, I sat back and thought, "WTF? This sounds nothing like what I expected." After listening to it a couple more times I realized that while my expectations were not met, they were instead surpassed once I stopped comparing it to the other albums. The songs are catchy, sexy and fun to listen to. I had the chance to see them perform songs from it live and the songs worked beautifully in concert as well.

It's different..........2005-09-04

This album represented a dramatic difference in sound for the Dummies when it came out. Even though each album is different from the last, this one is like an avant garde hairstyle--you either love it or hate it.

I've been told this was more an "experimental" album than anything. Most of the Brad Roberts songs are relatively slow tempo with the exception of the second track. The second track is really heavy in most places. The majority of the Brad tracks also feature the deep-throated singer's falsetto. It's interesting to say the least.

What makes the album worthy of five stars are tracks three, six, and nine. They are sung by Ellen Reid, who was never featured on the first three albums. Ellen has an incredible voice. These tracks are incredible.

Out of the Brad tracks I like the first one the best. The rest will initially displease those who consider God Shuffled His Feet the benchmark for CTD albums, but they will grow on you with each listen.

The themes in the songs are also different. No more thinking about how a duck knows what direction south is, or telling the ballad of Superman. Nor is there a warning not to stick your tongue on a cold stop sign.

This album is definitely an acquired taste with the exception of the Ellen Reid tracks.

Whoa, this is different.......2005-03-04

If you thought CTD was going in a completly different direction
with " a worms life" they went completly crazy with this one,
" give yourself a hand". All the albums they made have been interesting, From the folk/irish rock of, "the ghosts that haunt me" to the huge success of the altenative/rock," God shuffled his feet" to the even more creavtive weird " a worms life" and now the R&B/hip hop/techno flavored, " give yourself a hand." Interesting at times, catchy... ellen reid sings lead on a few songs. I gave it two because it was simply alright, very different than every album they made. Brad roberts vocal style is really different on this album. " Keep on lid on things" is
actually a pretty good song. I didn't even know it was them, hearing it on the radio, because it was so different. If i could compare this to one album it would be " the primitive radio gods,
rocket"." Give yourself a hand" sounds electronic at times, catchy, like," cigarette is all you need, just chillin". Like i said not a bad album. Don't let this be the 1st CTD album your hear without checking out they're other stuff too. After this album was, " i dont care that you don't mind", not very good, country/desert rock. " Puss n Boots" is supposed to be upbeat and different. Their lastest album is " songs of the unforgiven", has an organ/harp and other different instruments to make a very mellow-ed out album. They are always doing something different.

A real artistic achievement.......2003-11-27

Everyone should give this album a serious listen. It reminds you that music is art, a product of creativity not marketing strategies. I was impressed with this album as the end point of much evolution in CTD. I didn't even recognize them upon listening to the first few tracks. I enjoyed the addition of new rhythms, sounds and, especially, of Ellen Reed's vocals to all the other good things CTD had going on. Also, my husband perceived the two vocalists as having a sort of conversation about their romantic relationship (which is in trouble). Listening to it that way gives me a whole new perspective.

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Dark, Depressing, and Boring
Go Brad!
What happened to such a great band?
Gothic church music
What happened to such a great band?

Songs of the Unforgiven
Crash Test Dummies
Manufacturer: Spv U.S.
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ASIN: B000620NHM
Release Date: 2004-10-12

Tracks:

Prelude
Sonnet 1
And So Will Always Be
The Unforgiven Ones
Interlude 1
Come Down To The Sinkhole
Is The Spell Really Broken?
Everlasting Peace
Sonnet 2
The Beginning Of The End
Interlude 2
Youve Had Your Run
There Is No Final Winner
Youve Done It Once Again
Sonnet 3
The Wicked And The Evil
Postlude

Album Description

The newest Crash Test Dummies CD is a melancholy collection of songs. Some are songs of love and hope; others are much darker, and even at times apocalyptic. Brad Roberts has teamed up with producer Scott Harding to produce this lush recording, made in an old Catholic church in Duluth, Minnesota. The combination of the massive 19th century pipe organ and the enormous resonance of the room make this record the most haunting Crash Test Dummies record yet. Many other unconventional instruments appear on the record as well, including the harp and kettle drums. Guest appearances include Suzzy Roche, who sings some sonnets with Mr. Roberts. Founding member and back up vocalist Ellen Reid harmonizes beautifully all over the record. Never have Mr. Roberts and Ms. Reid sounded quite this good together.

Customer Reviews:

Dark, Depressing, and Boring.......2006-01-18

They should have called this "Music to Kill Yourself To". The music is unrelentingly dark and doom-laden. The wicked will prevail, the good will fall, forever and ever, Amen. What an album to record in a church!

Individually, there are one or two worthwhile songs. I actually like the (sort of) title track, "The Unforgiven Ones", but the album has very little else going for it. Even if you like dark melancholic music, the songs quickly start to sound so alike that you often don't even notice that one ended and the next one started. This is a _bad_ thing.

where are the Crash Test Dummies that produced "God Shuffled His Feet" and "The Ghosts That Haunt Me"? I want them back!!!

Go Brad!.......2006-01-17

The best CTD album of them all. If you liked "I don't care if you don't mind," than you should love this. It really grows on you. It never gets old. It's dark, slow, and moving.

What happened to such a great band?.......2005-09-24

This new release is pretty bad for sure, Brad's got to go back to the days of 'Worm' 'God Shuffled His Feet' and 'The Ghosts That Haunt Me'. I know some of the fans say they are being diverse, but you got to admit, this stuff is pretty terrible, not even close to the genius music the CTD are capable of producing.

Gothic church music.......2005-09-18

I love the CTD. WHen I realized they had a new album, I went to the local record store and paid full price and could't wait to listen to it. I was horrified at the fact that Brad lost his wit and sense of melody. I thought I was in church attending a funeral. I played it once. Some music deserves a second listen. I could not get through the first. It will be buried in my collection and most likely sold at a garage sale for fifty cents.

What happened to such a great band?.......2005-09-16

The Crash Test Dummies quickly became my favorite band after listening to 'The ghosts that haunt me' and 'God shuffled his feet' albums. When I heard about this new album coming out, I was hoping for another hit. But instead I was quite disappointed. This new album is quite dark, depressing, and just plain boring. Brad has such an amazing voice and I'm not sure what happened, but I hope they Crash Test Dummies return to their original roots.

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Point! Click! Buy!
would have been exceptioanal with a couple of minor changes
A Change will do you good
Not as uniform as Joyride or Have A Nice Day, but a great album.
Very Underrated, But Every Bit As Good As Joyride!!

Crash! Boom! Bang!
Roxette
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
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ASIN: B000002TPD
Release Date: 1999-08-31

Tracks:

Harleys & Indians (Riders In The Sky)
Crash! Boom! Bang!
Fireworks
Run To You
Sleeping In My Car
Vulnerable
The First Girl On The Moon
Place Your Love
I Love The Sound Of Crashing Guitars
What's She Like?
Do You Wanna Go The Whole Way?
Lies
I'm Sorry
Love Is All (Shine Your Light On Me)
Got To Sleep

Customer Reviews:

Point! Click! Buy!.......2006-11-05

Hey, if you like Roxette's sound at all and you've stumbled into this cd that starts used for about a buck, you really can't go wrong here.

I bought it a few months ago, and about half the songs I like a lot and about half I could do without, and I won't waste your time by going through a track-by-track listing as others have done. But I will say that "Crash Boom Bang" ranks as one of the great Roxette ballads of all time, and "Lies" is one of the catchiest rockers they've ever done.

Oh yeah, and "Love is All" is like the Roxette take on the "Hey Jude" approach where you get into a riff and just run it over and over into the ground. Great stuff!

So, listen to some sound samples, and if you like it at all then you know what to do!

would have been exceptioanal with a couple of minor changes.......2006-09-26

This album seems to fit into three categories for me. The harder rocking songs on the album- HArleys and Indians, which is a reasonable opener. Sleeping in my car, which is ok, but blatantly written to rock up the album which is mainly leaning towards a more ballad approach. 'Lies' which has a good riff and a catchy chorus and the terrible track 'I love the sound of crashing guitars'. The title is poor and the tune is completely unmelodic. The middle eight part 'the six string kick inside' sounds just like the riffs in 'do you get excited', which demonstrates to me this song was also poorly thought out and under developed.

Then there are the mid tempo pop songs. 'Fireworks' is the first of these, an enjoyable Per led verse and even catchier Marie chorus. Understandably released as a single it is quirky. Then there is 'Do you wanna go the whole way', which is so tacky in the lyrical department, I can't really like it too much. It is ok, but with the constant pattern constantly repeating it soon tires, and is a bit of filler really. The only other weakish track except crashing guitars.

The remaining 9 tracks are all ballads and are all successes. There are the orchestrated ballads. 'Crash boom bang' is a nice Marie led ballad with orchestral passages. 'Run to you' is ever so slightly generic, but I really like the acoustic guitars and the orchestral accompaniment. 'Vulnerable' is absolutely beautiful with swooning violins and a nice melody by Per. A lovely song.

Apart from the aforementioned track, the two acoustic ballads are my faves on here. 'first girl on the moon' is a gorgeous acoustic rhythm led ballad, with harmonic and nice piano work. Prob my fave from the album is 'place your love' the melodies and interwoven horn melodies in the instrumental passage here is simply heaven and the lyrics are strong. A fantastic song.

The two sad ballads are also really strong 'What's she like' is the stronger of the two:- Nice awash of keyboards and synthesiser sounds and a good middle eight. 'I'm sorry' is also lovely and has a memorable chorus.

'Love is all' is the first song that Roxette did that is anthem like and almost slightly progressive at the same time. Nice ballad parts of the song, excellent singing and the guitar solo is first class.

'Go to sleep' is a nice closer to the album. A lullaby. Pure and simple.

A fantastic album, but at 15 tracks, it could have been cut. There is no need for Per to have a quota of rock songs on an album, if the ballads are as strong as this. 'Crashing guitars' should have been a B-side, with 'do you wanna go the whole way' and the still only b-side track 'the sweet hello the sad goodbye', their best song ever, should have been included. Reprogramming track 9 as this track, and cutting out track 11, makes a 5 star album of beauty. As it is, this is a 4+

A Change will do you good.......2006-06-07

This album took a while to grow on me. I bought it when I was in Germany, and after Tourism it kind of took a different turn. But after a while, like fine wine it did.
I think it has got less of that blues souly feel that Joyride has, Tourism was almost folky country, this has a more rocky, even metal feel to it, but perhaps I wouldn't go that far. It also has a nice acoustic element to it.
Harleys and Indians - is an awesome opener to the album, could have been a rocky single to make people stand up and take notice, cool lyrics, awesome harmonica. Whats best about Per.
Crash Boom Bang - is beautifully melancholic, funny that it was the title track to the album though. The video to this is awesome and really captures the song. Perhaps if they had called the album Harleys and Indians it would have sold more. But this is a great ballad nevertheless. I must say though that Roxette are too well known for theiir melancholic ballads when their Catchy Rocky songs are just as good and perhaps lyrically better.
Fireworks - This is an underrated single. Cool video on this song. Great lyrics about two girls on a road trip. Could have been an after the fact soundtrack to Thelma and Louise. A folk quirky funky rock song a bit reminiscent of Joyride.
Run To You - I guess there are too many songs called Run To You to have made this a hit. I was a bit surprised this was a single to be honest. But it does conjure up images and has a nice inbetween bit about churches and lonely roads.
Sleeping In My Car - Now this is a rocky song with a cool beat, but I have to say a bit lyrically poor and this is why I would have liked some of the other songs to be the singles. Nevertheless catchy. And it did make it to Number 11 in NZ I think or was it number 20.
Vulnerable - A great song and needed some radio play over here but never got it. A really heartfelt number and Per is great on this with the violins and everything. Nice lyrics. Should have been a hit.
The First Girl On The Moon - Now this is one of the greatest tracks on the album. Would have been a great single. And would have seen girlpower stand up and take notice. Love the dogs at the beginning and the harmonica. Great lyrics. A nice acoustic song.
Place Your Love - I really like this song. It is a bit reminsicent of Friday Im in Love by The Cure, but with Per's stamp. I like the bridge in this song and the guitar riff is neat. Another nice acoustic song.
I Love the Sound of Crashing Guitars - I thought when I first heard this it was a bit dumb but now I think it is not so bad. A tribute I guess to Pete Townshend and I like the lyric "Hey you long haired vintage Jesus.
What's She Like - Now this is a really nice song. Could have been a single. It builds up beautifully to the "I never knew..."
Marie milks the lyrics in this. Heartfelt. Mmmm. Shes at her best here.
Do You Wanna Go The Whole Way - The shaker is interesting on this song. Nice verses - not so sure about the chorus though.
Lies - Quite a rocking song - could have been a single to to make a stir. Both Per and Marie song. Great opening line. Catchy
I'm Sorry - This is a really nice song too. Lyrically nice. Nice bridge again from Per - "Time makes a stop". Remisncent of Queen of Rain a bit. Catchy.
Love is All - Now this is a great song and nice and long. An epic. I wish they did more like this where they dragged it out and milked it for all its worth. Like Meatloaf and Stairway toHeaven and Bohemian Rhapsody and November Rain. Big long 9 or 10 minuters. This is a philosophical or spiritual song too which is nice instead of just singing about broken hearts all the time.
Go To Sleep - And what a great little lullaby to end the album. Some of the most awesome lyrics in this song too. I like the line "Life's a tough principal..." and "Love's a golden ripple". Could be used for quote of the days.
All in All an awesomely arranged album in terms of song order. Maybe a bit two sided like a tape which is what I first bought it on although now I own it on CD. Brings back a lot of memories. Wish it had done better in the charts.
Adios.

Not as uniform as Joyride or Have A Nice Day, but a great album........2006-04-12

While this album does not quite achieve the overall high standards of Joyride - it's never bad, but there are some songs that are so-and-so, like Harleys & Indians, Vulnerable and I Love The Sound Of Crashing Guitars - overall, this is an excellent pop album, and if you like Roxette, you will not be dissapointed. I still think Joyride and Have A Nice Day are better albums, but if you have those and are thirsty for more, don't let the poor sales of this album hold you back, because it desserved much better.

Highlights would deffinitely be the amazing title track - the best song the group ever did? - the mid-tempo pop/rock ballad of Run To You, the acoustic duo of The First Girl On The Moon and Place Your Love and the lush pop-songs What's She Like? and Go To Sleep.

The uptempo singles Sleeping In My Car and Fireworks and the ballad I'm Sorry are also among the better songs here, and while I think Love Is All (Shine Your Light On Me) perhaps takes on a bit more than it can actually bear with it's 6.41 running time, it's still a fine track, and a daring move.

Do You Wanna Go The Whole Way? and Lies have an undeniable hit quality, but is not the best works of the group, and as I said, Healeys and Indians and I Love The Sound Of Crashing Guitars was probably the closest the group got to being mediocre - without quite being it, though. Also Vulnerable might seem a tad overproduced, but still manages to go home as a fair balad.

Crash!Boom!Bang! is not quite the masterpiece of Joyride and Have A Nice Day, but it's very good, and contain a lot of excellent pop songs. Recommended to everyone who know and like the band.

OVERALL RATING: 8/10.

Very Underrated, But Every Bit As Good As Joyride!!.......2005-12-24

Crash!Boom!Bang! does sound more like an alternative rock CD, than a pop one. I'm a pretty big fan of Roxette, so that didn't bother me at all. It's still really damn catchy! Like Joyride, every single song is great on this, and there isn't any filler. They even put two acoustic songs on here, "The First Girl On The Moon," and "Place Your Love," and they are both excellent. My favorite tracks on here are "Fireworks," "Run To You," "Do You Wanna Go The Whole Way?" "Sleeping In My Car," "Lies," "Go To Sleep," "Harleys & Indians," "Vulnerable," and "Crash!Boom!Bang!"

If you like Look Sharp! and Joyride but don't have this one, you're really missing out. Crash!Boom!Bang! might not have sold as well as those two, but the sales doesn't mean that this isn't as good. I also recommend getting Have A Nice Day, too!

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Cool Album

Small Town Computer Crash
The Terms
Manufacturer: Maple Jam Records
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ASIN: B000EXO9Y6
Release Date: 2006-04-25

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Big City Concrete Wildflowers
Gulf of Tonkin
Welcome to the Now "Evo Devo"
Outlier
Langlonglen (Faitytale Life)
Small Town Computer Crash
Neutron Bomb
Ransom Groove
Ugly
Heartstorm Rescue
Love of Lies
The Vampyre's Ball

Album Description

Louisiana bred, THE TERMS, will release their debut album, "Small Town Computer Crash" on April 25, 2006 through Maple Jam Records/ICON MES. The Album was produced by Grammy Award winning producer, Greg Ladanyi (Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Fleetwood Mac) and the first single, "Welcome To The Now, `Evo Devo'" features a music video by famed director, Major Lightner (Hawthorne Heights), shot on LSU's campus.

Customer Reviews:

Cool Album.......2007-06-14

I had the fortune to met Billy Hargrove who introduced Labat to me. I think it's a nice CD and I enjoy listening to it.
Definitely it's worth to have it.

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Groovy, Musical, Thoughtful, and Unique
It's About Time.
Give it up
Upgraded Listening experience
I Never Try That Hard.

Puss 'n' Boots
Crash Test Dummies
Manufacturer: Hunter
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ASIN: B0000BZ502
Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

It's A Shame
Everything Is Better With Me
Triple Master Blaster
I'm The Man (That You Are Not)
Stupid Same
I'll See What I Can Do
Your Gun Won't Fire (Remix)
Flying Free
If Ya Wanna Know
Bye Bye Baby, Goodbye
I Never Try That Hard
Never Bother Looking Back
It'll Never Leave You Alone

Album Details

The Sixth Album from the Canadian Group that Plays around Lead Singer Brad Robert's Deep Baritone Voice. Having Become a Crash Test Dummie Himself Literally (He Almost Lost an Arm in a Car Accident), Roberts' Sense of Humour Remains Intact and this is the Second Recording Since that Tragic Incident.

Customer Reviews:

Groovy, Musical, Thoughtful, and Unique.......2004-12-14

I've been a fan of the unique style, and re-invention that is the Crash Test Dummies for some time. I've not liked all their albums, and like anyone . . . The Crash Test Dummies have been hit and miss with me for years now.

So with that said . . . there is a distinct groove and maturity in this album that stands out. I enjoyed the heck out of the album "Give Yourself a Hand" for it's wicked and funny lyrics and funky almost-techno sound. And with that prior CD in mind there are a few songs that I believe led the Crash Test Dummies to "Puss N Boots" - namely the title track from the past album - "Give Yourself a Hand".

"Puss N Boots" has a definitive sound that is all Crash Test Dummies, but is comprised of old soul groove of the type that instantly made me smile and nod my head with the rhythm of the music.

I believe the Crash Test Dummies have another ageless album in "Puss N Boots". The album will be fresh, and timeless, much like "The Ghosts that Haunt Me", and "God Shuffled His Feet". The composition is mature, the lyrics are entertaining, and the rhythm of the band is in the pocket. Though thoroughly different, I was reminded of Steely Dan when I first heard this album . . . the way the music, lyrics, and feel of the band fit together.

If you like toe-tapping-make-you-smile-groove-music, then this is an album worth getting. If you're looking for the "Folksy" composition and lyrics of the earlier Crash Test Dummies . . . well you're not going to find it here, but you will find another ageless gem just the same.

It's About Time........2004-01-05

All I have to say is "welcome back to earth Brad Roberts" (I didn't really care for the past few records until now.) He has proven that he is going to be around for a long time. It sounds like Puss n' Boots is putting Crash Test Dummies back on the map. I highly recomend this record. It's sexy, groovy, heavy and honest.

Give it up.......2004-01-05

Once again Brad Roberts has laid an egg, a rotten stinking egg that is. The first two Crash Test Dummies albums were inspired works of creative genius. ("God shuffled his feet" and "Ghosts that Haunt Me")
His latest "Puss N Boots" is let another in a sting of thoughtless boring disasters.
He has chosen to team up with a talent-less unknown named Stuart Cameron.
Stuart who is currently touring with Brad can barely play guitar
Brad has regressed to becoming misogynistic twelve year old.
The title of the album , according to Brad, refers to the young attractive ladies he saw walking around his studio in NY wearing boots.
.

I saw them this December at the "Tin Angel " in Philadelphia.

Brad makes non stop obnoxious comments degrading women including his past and current girlfriends. He brags relentlessly of his excessive use of drugs and alcohol which has taken a hard toll on his grossly overweight and decrepit physique.
He has become a bitter angry old man with the appearance of a homeless bum.

Dan Roberts, Brad's brother and talented bass player look mortified to be on stage with these two cavorting fools.

The only good part of the entire performance was when Stuart left the stage and the Roberts brothers played alone.

My recommendation is that you stick to the original two albums. They are incredible works, with a unique sound and clever thoughtful lyrics. After that something happened to Brad. They should not even call the subsequent releases "Crash Test Dummies" as they are no longer remotely close to the great band they started out to be.

Upgraded Listening experience.......2003-11-26

I like the CD, but it is just average.

I want to like it more, and this is the first CTD that does not get a 5 out of me.

I am patient however, lets hear another one (ha for patient eh?)

anyway, not everything can be gold.

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Okay, after listening to this CD for about a month or so, I have decided that this CD is not as bad as I originally thought. Ever have a cd that grows on you? Well this is quite good in a lot of ways that I missed. So, I upgraded from a 3 to a 4.

I think anyone who has purchased a CTD cd before may have to wait to enjoy this, but keep with it. Someone new to CTD may find this cd very enjoyable out of the box.

I Never Try That Hard........2003-11-22

This is the newest CTD cd, and many things have changed since their one hit wonderdome back in 1994 with "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm". They are not the same band for one. It now seems that Brad Roberts is pretty much the main creative force, carrying quite a burden with each cd attempting to outwit himself lyrically and maintain musical creativity. "Puss 'N' Boots" is the second CTD cd in a row that has languished musically. It's plain repetitive and uninspired. Also, CTD is now on an indie label, so the expectations are much lower, and the music suffers because of this. Gone are better producers like Jerry Harrison of the Talking Heads who produced their best cd 1993's "God Shuffled His Feet". I don't know who Stuart Cameron is but it seems that Brad Roberts' creative energy was not sparked by his production. CTD best cds are the acoustic whimsy of 1991's "The Ghosts That Huant Me", the odd mix of electronic acoustic folk of 1993's "God Shuffled His Feet" and the eccentric electro-funk, post moderness of 1999's "Give Yourself A Hand". "Puss 'N' Boots" does not contain one memorable song such as "Superman's Song", "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm", "A Worm's Life", "Keep A Lid On Things" or "I Don't Care That You Don't Mind". CTD have the same struggle that They Might Be Giants Have--they need to stay eccentric AND make whimsical music. Note to Brad Roberts: Bring back Mitch Dorge and Benjamin Darvill, use Ellen Reid more and let Dan Roberts play more of a creative role in the band's musical direction and collaborate with Jerry Harrison again! My verdict is that "Puss 'N' Boots" is average.

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