A much-adored EP release in 2015 saw the quintet gain supports with the likes of DIIV, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and Pond’s Nicholas Allbrook, whilst earning praise from the likes of Rolling Stone, NME, Triple J and BIRP (landing a spot in their coveted 'Best of 2014' compilation), along with Bobby Alessi (of Alessi Brothers fame) for their cover of 1976 hit ‘Seabird’.
Channeling inspirations as diverse as DEVO, Gary Numan and Cass McCombs, Crepes’ retro-edged pop ranges from the jaunty, surf-glazed jangle of "Cold Summers", to the dreamy and introspective synth strains of "Size of Your Town".
Following a brief hiatus, 2017 sees Crepes reemerge with a newfound gusto and promise of a debut LP. Holding true to the quintet’s signature brand of quaint and catchy guitar-pop, Channel Four's playfully titled first offering, "Sexyland", chugs along with the zeal of a group eager to make an impression. Shimmering keys flicker over a driving rhythm and steel string slide-guitar, hinting at the band’s love of mid-‘70s rock ‘n’ roll (think Paul McCartney’s Wings, or Steely Dan’s more stripped-back moments), also evident in "9-5 Summer Breakers" and "Mild Conversation". More introspective, at times experimental, moments can be found in the cosmic-calypso of "Four Years Time" and the hazy, Numan-indebted title track, "Channel Four".
Channel Four is a nostalgic and disarmingly earnest exploration of young love, aspiration, self-doubt and lost relationships that will no doubt find a place in the hearts of those enchanted by Crepes' debut EP.
Self-produced alongside David M Turner esq. (Redspencer, Tourist Dollars), the record was fully realised with the help of Woods’ Jarvis Taveniere (Mild High Club, Charlie Hilton), and Joseph Carra (Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Dick Diver) on mixing and mastering duties respectively.
Channel Four is due for release in late 2017, with a first single expected to drop in June.
Mild Conversation
Crepes Lyrics
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These times are windy rock
Taking a pain to the 'partment
Explaining to the pumpkin song
And I felt myself again reading up
And thinking how I'm gonna put a stop
To these mistakes in the paper
'Cause the truth is
Good things won't let you get far
They'd rather see you crying in the back of your car
It's only miles that we're making
Taking it all
I felt myself again picking up
All of the pieces of the people you dropped
Riding a wave of elation from a dwindling reputation,
Look at the centre and the
They're trying hard to let the weekend stop
Australia, you can choose a time?
'Cause the truth is
Good things won't let you get far
They'd rather see you crying in the back of your car
It's only miles that we're making
Taking it all
And the truth is
Cool kids won't let you get rich
They'd rather see you crawling 'round the bottom of a ditch
It's only mild conversation, and the world will help you taking it all
Aw, yeah...
'Cause the truth is
Good things won't let you get far
They'd rather see you crying in the back of your car
It's only miles that we're making
Taking it all
And the truth is
Cool kids won't let you get rich
They'd rather see you crawling 'rolling in bottom of a ditch
It's only mild conversation, and the world will help you taking it all
Aw, yeah...
It's only moves that we're making,
And the world will help you taking it all
Your telly loves how we're making it,
And the world will help you taking it all
Your telly loves how we're making it,
And the world will help you taking it all
Your telly loves how we're making it,
And the world will help you taking it all
Woah, your telly loves how we're making
It, and the world will help you taking it all
The first verse of the song, "I felt myself shaking it off / These times are windy rock / Taking a pain to the 'partment / Explaining to the pumpkin song," seems to describe a person who is going through a tough time, trying to shake off the negativity they are experiencing. The line "Explaining to the pumpkin song" may suggest that the person feels like they are talking to themselves or just venting to nobody in particular.
In the chorus, which is repeated twice throughout the song, the lyrics state that "good things won't let you get far" and that "cool kids won't let you get rich." These lines may suggest that success can sometimes be limited by the envy of others and that sometimes the people who appear to be the most popular or successful are actually not supportive of others.
The second verse expands on these ideas by talking about how the singer is trying to pick up the pieces of the people who have been dropped by others. The line "riding a wave of elation from a dwindling reputation" suggests that the singer may be finding happiness despite the fact that their reputation may be deteriorating. The final section of the song repeats the chorus and emphasizes that success is about making moves and taking it all, even when others may try to hold you back.
Line by Line Meaning
I felt myself shaking it off
I regained my composure after a tumultuous experience
These times are windy rock
Current circumstances are unpredictable and turbulent
Taking a pain to the 'partment
Going through the difficulty of returning home
Explaining to the pumpkin song
Venting and commiserating to oneself or to no one in particular
And I felt myself again reading up
I regained my focus and started paying attention
And thinking how I'm gonna put a stop
I started planning how to prevent future problems
To these mistakes in the paper
To the negative press about me
Sue for defamation,
Consider taking legal action against those who spread false information
'Cause the truth is
The reality is
Good things won't let you get far
Positivity alone won't allow you to succeed
They'd rather see you crying in the back of your car
Others delight in your failures and misery
It's only miles that we're making
We are only progressing gradually
Taking it all
Handling all that comes our way
I felt myself again picking up
I regained my motivation and started planning ahead
All of the pieces of the people you dropped
Trying to patch up the relationships that you screwed up
Riding a wave of elation from a dwindling reputation,
Finding some sense of joy from a decreasing status
Look at the centre and the
Observe those at the top and the
They're trying hard to let the weekend stop
Those at the top are trying their best to keep the weekend from ending
Australia, you can choose a time?
Is it possible to pick and choose the timing of events in Australia?
'Cause the truth is
The reality is
Good things won't let you get far
Positivity alone won't allow you to succeed
They'd rather see you crying in the back of your car
Others delight in your failures and misery
It's only miles that we're making
We are only progressing gradually
Taking it all
Handling all that comes our way
And the truth is
The reality is
Cool kids won't let you get rich
The popular people won't let you become wealthy
They'd rather see you crawling 'round the bottom of a ditch
They prefer to see you at your lowest point
It's only mild conversation, and the world will help you taking it all
It's just casual talk, and the world will assist you in handling it all
Aw, yeah...
An exclamation of positivity
It's only moves that we're making,
We are only taking small steps
And the world will help you taking it all
The world will assist you in handling everything
Your telly loves how we're making it,
The television is enthralled by our success
And the world will help you taking it all
The world will assist you in handling everything
Your telly loves how we're making it,
The television is enthralled by our success
And the world will help you taking it all
The world will assist you in handling everything
Woah, your telly loves how we're making
Wow, the television is enjoying our progress
It, and the world will help you taking it all
And the world will assist you in handling everything
Writer(s): tim karmouche
Contributed by Christopher M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Diego Ramirez Delgadillo
I love it , 2020 listening
MYTHS
Such a great track - big love from perth
DX Satellite Rock
Cool sound!
Alice E
God, I love this.
John Sturgess
this is a mad tune
kawien choi
so good
trevgreg2
Heard this on Triple J. Good tune.
Palace Wandering
wtf this song is underrated
Palace Wandering
This is coll
Palace Wandering
Why are u deleting comments PH4TH blade that’s a good thing