Crazy for You
by Best Coast
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 43
  3. Negative: 2 out of 43
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  1. eastside
    Aug 12, 2010
    8
    The debut full-length from this SoCal duo is brimming with brief, tuneful songs that will stick with you for days to come. Starting off with a bang on "Boyfriend", the band shows off it's girl-group vocals, surf rock instrumentation and mid-fi influences from the get-go. While a lot of the criticism of the lyrics is applicable, I am quite certain that will not detract from your enjoymentThe debut full-length from this SoCal duo is brimming with brief, tuneful songs that will stick with you for days to come. Starting off with a bang on "Boyfriend", the band shows off it's girl-group vocals, surf rock instrumentation and mid-fi influences from the get-go. While a lot of the criticism of the lyrics is applicable, I am quite certain that will not detract from your enjoyment of this fun record. Highlights include "Our Deal", "Bratty B" and "I Want to" which contains the best moment on the album in it's rousing finish: "I want to/go back to/the first time/ the first place." Deceptively simple and fully effective. I prefer this to Dum Dum Girls and Wavves and would place this in the same bracket with the Surfer Blood record.… Expand
  2. soulkitchen
    Aug 17, 2010
    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.
  3. RyanGee
    Sep 29, 2010
    7
    This is one of those albums that grows on you. At first listen, I thought this was another one of those albums jumping on the lo-fi bandwagon (i.e Dum Dum Girls, Vivian Girls). But after listening a bit more, I found something that was really stood out, opposed to the debuts of other lo-fi albums this year. Best Coast uses the lo-fi sound, and combines it with the sound of CaliforniaThis is one of those albums that grows on you. At first listen, I thought this was another one of those albums jumping on the lo-fi bandwagon (i.e Dum Dum Girls, Vivian Girls). But after listening a bit more, I found something that was really stood out, opposed to the debuts of other lo-fi albums this year. Best Coast uses the lo-fi sound, and combines it with the sound of California surf pop. But this is not what stood out, what grabbed my attention was its over simplicity. While this can be seen in a relatively negative connotation, I mean this in a positive way. The simple lyrics of an angsty girl trying to find love really connect with the simple guitar melodies. The result is a fun album, but the sound is much more complicated than its melodies and lyrics. The roughness and the simplicity contradict each other, which makes the album entertaining and interesting. With these elements combined, it really adds to a unique experience that can be listened to on the way to the beach or a sunny day in your room. Simple is good.… Expand
  4. bertobellamy
    Jun 12, 2011
    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.
  5. SuperTakashii
    May 25, 2011
    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.
  6. Ricko
    Dec 27, 2017
    9
    A simple but great album from start to finish. This doesn't push the envelope, break any new ground or bring anything new to the music world but then that was never the point of this record. It's purpose is fun. Sunkissed indie pop at its best and guaranteed to bring about a smile. "Boyfriend" is a great song but this record is full of gems with "Bratty B" my other favourite. More thanA simple but great album from start to finish. This doesn't push the envelope, break any new ground or bring anything new to the music world but then that was never the point of this record. It's purpose is fun. Sunkissed indie pop at its best and guaranteed to bring about a smile. "Boyfriend" is a great song but this record is full of gems with "Bratty B" my other favourite. More than worth a listen.… Expand
  7. jeneboe
    Jul 21, 2012
    9
    Best Coast delivers a very enjoyable Californian Lo-Fi sound which adds a slight retro feeling to the album as a whole. The lyrics are fairly innocent and simple, but very infectious. There is not a track not worth listening to in 'Crazy For You.'
    Favorite Tracks: Boyfriend, Honey, When I'm with You
  8. DankMeme
    May 19, 2017
    7
    I liked their song in this album, it's nothing amazing but I think it's solid and cool. Even the thematic super teen-ish is funny. I would give this a chance, come on there is a cat on the cover, what could possibly go wrong?

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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic 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.
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  2. Austin Chronicle
    Dec 20, 2010
    50
    Consentino's certainly got an ear for a hook, and her trio makes good use of them, but you can only sing about your cat, weed, and loneliness for so many songs.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    75
    Though Best Coast's music is fairly sunny-like beach music for kids who reek of patchouli-Crazy For You contains a core of sadness mixed with sickness that's difficult to embrace.
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