CROWS’ 2019 debut, Silver Tongues, put them firmly on the map as a punk band with an indomitable spirit and a penchant for abrasion, which they performed across the UK in support of IDLES on their sold-out tour. 2022’s follow-up, Beware Believers, built on this mood and then some, as CROWS fleshed out their high-octane sound and laced it with sharp, political lyricism.
On Reason Enough, the band’s upcoming third album their punk spirit remains intact. Sonically, though, they’re more refined and cohesive than ever; it’s the most mature CROWS have ever sounded. The band worked with Mercury Prize-winning producer Andy Savours, who’s previously collaborated with the likes of Black Country, New Road and My Bloody Valentine, on the project. A master of the polished indie record, Savours put a glossy sheen onto Reason Enough, without compromising the record’s intrinsic grit. “It feels less lo-fi, cleaner and more well-rounded as a result,” Cox says.