Crazy for You - Best Coast
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76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critics What's this?

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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

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  • Band members: Bethany Cosentino, Bobb Bruno
  • Summary: After several EPs, the Los Angeles based band releases its debut full-length of 1960s influenced pop songs.
  • Record Label: Mexican Summer
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Pop, Noise Pop
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Jan 14, 2011
    91
    The catch is that through all her generalizations it soon becomes clear that she needs that guy much more than a postmodern girl is supposed to. Too bad she can't pin it down and also can't pin him down. I blame the weed.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    It's weirdly powerful stuff this, couch-rock, heartbreak coated in cereal. And with this limelight-stealing album Best Coast are providing an amazing advert for dropping out, having mad crushes and doing very little other than getting high.
  3. Under The Radar
    60
    Crazy For You may not break much new ground, but it's a fine record that fits nicely into the escapist beach pop melieu presently ranging in indie rock. [Summer 2010, p.77]
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  4. Dusted Magazine
    30
    If whining and wishing that your cat could talk is your bag, well, here's Best Coast. Now let's get burritos.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. SuperTakashii
    9
    The lo-fi sound is charming, the vocals are sugar sweet and the music infectious. From 'Boyfriend' to 'When I'm With You' (noticing a theme?) it won't challenge you, but it will please you.… Expand
  2. soulkitchen
    8
    It's nothing challenging, but an enjoyable, Phil Spectorfied summer pop album with echos of the Beach Boys and the Ronettes with some dark undertones and alternative rock grit to lend it the gravitas it needs.… Expand
  3. bertobellamy
    7
    Despite sounding a little bit familiar, the honesty and the so reachable lyrics are to well crafted for a debut album. The may say that they are the femenine version of Wavves, wich i think it's not bad at all.… Expand
  4. Zane
    3
    One of the worst albums I've ever heard. Incredibly uninspired. I'd understand if the lyrics were at least decent, but they never go much deeper than "I wish he was my boyfriend / I wish he was my boyfriend."… Expand

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