What Were Once Flames Now Smoulder

by The Crabs

Overview

Before paring down to a minimal sweetness, the Crabs did have a bit of bite -- What Were Flames... begins with the pretty whimper that characterized its successors, but actually finds some Some Velvet Sidealk-style full-band territories that have the rough and chirpy rock appeal K releases tend toward. This makes for an album that's a little less monochromatic than the pastoral Sand and Sea -- and it makes it a little clearer why K head Calvin Johnson took an interest in the band in the first place. ~ Nitsuh Abebe

Product Details

Release Date:	09/23/1997
Label:	K Records
UPC:	0789856107421
Rank:	239814

Tracks

1. Confess
2. Love & Hate
3. February 15th
4. New Fool
5. Mission Impossible
6. The Slip
7. Debutante
8. Temper Temper
9. Holiday
10. Private Eye
11. 1863
12. Time Has Come and Gone

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Crabs   Primary Artist
Patrick Maley   Keyboards
Al Larson   Guitar
Calvin Johnson   Bass

Technical Credits

Calvin Johnson   Engineer
Adrian Tomine   Artwork,Art Direction
Scott Swayze   Mixing