 Keep Them Entertained 2007 It doesn't take long. In fact, at the 8-second mark of The Great Crusades' newest album, "Keep Them Entertained," his bandmates kick in behind guitarist and vocalist Brian Krumm, adding the kind of driving power and foot stomping beat that can simply and effectively define an act's sound. "Keep Them Entertained" showcases everything the group's about, in one, taut package: the gruff vocals and gritty guitars of Krumm; the interlocking rhythm and lead work of guitarist Brian Leach; the insistent bass of Brian Hunt; and the powerful, yet supple percussion of Christian Moder. Adding color to the album are some keys, harmonica and horns, with occasional gang vocals adding to the signature leads of Krumm. But make no mistake: this isn't some kind of overcooked studio product. Instead, it's the kind of work that can only be made by a band that's made its mark as a live group, credited with hundreds of shows in the US and abroad. Loaded with cuts that achieve the same balance of subtle, airy acoustics and (more often) dense, driving electronics, "Keep Them Entertained" defines the best work of a Chicago band that's now six studio albums deep into a career that, ultimately, stretches back to the players' grade school days. Album credits and liner notes THE GREAT CRUSADES Christian Moder drums, organ, piano, vocal Brian Hunt bass, vocal Brian Leach guitar, piano, organ, vocal Brian Krumm vocal, guitar, harmonica & FRIENDS Jake Brookman cello Dave Max Crawford trumpet Angela Mullenhour vocal Frank Octane sax Brian Wilkie steel guitar Whitey’s Crew gang vocals Recorded at Joyride Recording in Chicago March 24 - April 3rd, 2007 by Blaise Barton & Brian Leach Mixed by Brian Leach Produced by The Great Crusades Music by The Great Crusades Lyrics by Krumm Photos by Radim Rotek & The Great Crusades Dedicated to Helen Krumm |
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