And in their new single, "All The Money's Gone," The Crawling Eye has once again managed to remind everyone why they've managed to make a name for themselves in the indie rock sphere. Lifted from their fourth studio album, "Mind The Wire," here the trio demonstrates their talent for seamlessly amalgamating a diverse array of influences into a unified and emotive sound that is truly their own.
Formed in 2018, The Crawling Eye, which includes Regan Meredith on vocals, Matthew Witherstone on guitar, keyboards, harmonica, backing vocals, and Sean Davies on bass guitar and vocals, has always been about being free to make music the way they felt at the time. This approach is evident on "All The Money's Gone," as the multi-instrumental arrangement and raw energy come together to create something that is both dynamic and introspective.
Witherstone's guitar and keyboard work sets a textured, somewhat gritty tone from the first chords, and the song is given an unmistakable and original indie edge. Meredith's singing is by turns plaintive and fierce, cutting through the layers of music with startling immediacy. If such an effect is being sought on a track that needs it, the low-end and filigreed slides and basslines of Davies provide solid ground; the sound of production and instruments is remarkably inventive, but it doesn't feel unresolved or overexcited.
The track rushes in with a sense of urgency and contemplation fitting of the album's title, "Mind The Wire." It's a testament to the band's willingness to tear down the boundaries of songwriting and let those accessible melodies loose into the world with wild, unpredictable flourishes. Every note from the swooping harmonica interludes to the subtle tempo adjustments sounds as if it were placed with purpose to draw you into the band's artistic universe while keeping them on high alert.
"All The Money's Gone" is a pivotal moment in The Crawling Eye's evolution/ambition, and a statement about the desire for more. It has that tension and release, and it's about the struggle of the recording itself, finding the positives in it, while escaping the negatives. The release of the latest single perfectly reflects the moments of tension and release that broadly characterize "Mind The Wire," making it a standout track for both old and new Vetiver fans. With this record, The Crawling Eye solidifies itself as a band who are unafraid of exploration, eager to try, and strive. For anyone interested in indie rock that's unvarnished, heartfelt, and compellingly diverse, this is a must-hear.
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