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The Feelies – Crazy Rhythms

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Crazy Rhythms is the debut studio album by American rock band The Feelies, released in 1980 on Stiff Records. The album features a distinctive sound characterized by interlocking guitar patterns, polyrhythmic percussion, and an emphasis on rhythmic texture over conventional melody. The band, from Haledon, New Jersey, developed a style that combined elements of post-punk, new wave, and jangle pop. Crazy Rhythms became influential on the emerging college rock scene and later indie rock artists.

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What label was The Feelies' Crazy Rhythms released on?

Crazy Rhythms was originally released in 1980 on Stiff Records, a UK-based independent label known for acts like Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe. The album was later reissued in the United States by A&M Records.

What genre is The Feelies' Crazy Rhythms?

Crazy Rhythms is widely regarded as a landmark post-punk album, featuring interlocking guitar patterns, polyrhythmic percussion, and an emphasis on rhythmic texture over conventional melody. The Feelies' sound drew comparisons to the Velvet Underground and influenced later indie rock and jangle pop bands.

Did R.E.M. cite The Feelies as an influence?

Yes, R.E.M. has cited The Feelies as a significant influence, and both bands were part of the early 1980s American alternative rock scene. The Feelies also appeared in Jonathan Demme's 1986 film Something Wild, performing as a band at a high school reunion scene.

What songs are on The Feelies' Crazy Rhythms?

The album includes tracks such as 'The Boy with the Perpetual Nervousness,' 'Fa Cé-La,' and a cover of the Beatles' 'Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey.' The album's title track showcases the band's signature layered, polyrhythmic approach to guitar rock.

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