Artist: Crumb
Title: Jinx
Year: 2019
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Step into the alluring labyrinth of Crumb’s debut album, "Jinx," released in 2019. This New York City quartet, formed in 2015, has perfected their blend of psych-rock and jazz through relentless touring and recording. The result? An album brimming with hypnotic, dreamy soundscapes that meld indie rock with jazzy undertones, making it an enchanting adventure from start to finish.
The ten tracks, penned by the ethereal-voiced Lila Ramani, delve deep into anxiety, monotony, and the yearning for escape. Ramani’s luminous guitar lines are brilliantly underscored by Brian Aronow's synths, keys, and saxophone, Jesse Brotter’s sultry bass, and Jonathan Gilad’s adept drumming. Tracks like "Ghostride" and "Fall Down" weave intoxicating atmospheres, while "Nina" and "And It Never Ends" showcase their gift for memorable melodies. Critics have lauded "Jinx" for its warm, analog production and its ability to evoke a disorienting yet captivating nostalgia—drawing comparisons to Radiohead's "OK Computer." This album is a mesmerizing introspection, solidifying Crumb’s place in the musical cosmos. -