The hottest and newest group sharing the name:
There’s no shortage of country music in Crooks’ hometown of Austin, TX. But ask anyone who has crammed into a packed honky-tonk to catch one of their infamously rowdy late-night shows and they’ll tell you there’s something that sets them apart from the rest.
Crooks are breathing new life into decades-old musical traditions, stripping away the polish and shine of modern radio country and replacing it with earnest songs about life, work and pain. Sometimes it’s weary and lonesome, sometimes it’s downright bleak, and oftentimes it’s just reckless fun. Suddenly, country music is dangerous again.
Frontman Josh Mazour formed Crooks in 2007 as a two-piece band, playing stripped down sets at dive bars around Austin. Things have grown from there. He’s now joined by drummer Rob Bacak, stand-up bassist Andrew VanVoorhees, and multi-instrumentalist Sam Alberts, who alternates between guitar, banjo, mandolin, and trumpet. Live, Crooks are an even greater spectacle, as fiddle, trumpet, and accordion players jump on stage throughout their set.
Crooks released their debut LP ‘The Rain Will Come’ this year, featuring guest appearances from accordion legend Flaco Jimenez of the Texas Tornados, and produced by Danny Reisch, known for his work with other Austin luminaries like The Bright Light Social Hour, Okkervil River, Shearwater, and White Denim.
Mazour lists songwriting greats like Hank Williams Sr., Townes Van Zandt, Billy Joe Shaver, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Blaze Foley and even Kurt Cobain as influences on his style, which he describes as “just unapologetic country songwriting.”
“Country music is honest music,” he says. “You can get straight to your point, and if no one likes it, that's fine. But you don't have to hide your feelings in tired metaphors and youthful whining.” ‘The Rain Will Come’ has been a resounding success, kicking down doors for the band on a national level. American Songwriter called it “a driving slice of country noir,” and CMT.com praised it as “rugged and lonesome,” saying “this style of country music makes you want to keep your tab open.” KUT-FM put their money on Crooks as the “Austin artist most likely to score big in 2012,” while the Austin American-Statesman predicts that “the seemingly endless stream of media praise… points toward something bigger coming.”
But Mazour takes it all in stride. “I write songs because it's the only thing I'm good at doing. I have no idea what else to do with myself at this point,” he says. “I know I'm still gonna piss some people off, make mistakes, and that I have a lot to learn. If I write a drinking song, it's probably because I went to sleep at six in the morning the night before. That's another thing that sets us apart from a lot of country musicians. I don't think these some of these guys even go to bars anymore. We do, a lot.”
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Here is the first (most notorious) group:
In 2004 The Crooks started their musical journey. Five different forces joined together to make their own music, rock as they never heard before. Many gigs were played and many prizes were won. And things went well. They first released their home made demo, "Dirty Demo", in 2006. A year later followed by the first studio EP "Red". Things still went well and The Crooks were happy to share the stage with lots of great local and international bands, and did so for the following years.
But all of a sudden their bass player decided to quit, and the crooks had a rough year. They decided to start a project called "Phat Thommie's Rock 'n Rolla", playing covers of their heroes. But after a few gigs it was clear that the crooks needed to continue their own crusade of rock.
Determined to find a new bass player, auditions were arranged. After a long search they finally found the right guy with whom they could continue what they do best. The year is 2009 and the band is ready to spread this crook-mania all around the globe again. Be part of it, get crooked!
Biography (Dutch)
In 2004 begon de muzikale reis van the Crooks. Vijf verschillende krachten kwamen samen om hun eigen muziek te maken, rock zoals nog nooit te horen was geweest. Vele optredens werden gespeeld en vele prijzen werden gewonnen. Alles ging goed. Ze brachten een zelf gemaakte demo uit, 'Dirty Demo', in 2006. Een jaar later werd deze opgevolgd door de eerste studio EP 'Red'. Alles ging goed en the Crooks waren blij dat ze het podium mochten delen met vele goede locale en internationale bands, en deden dat dan ook de jaren daarop.
Maar plots besloot hun bassist te stoppen, en hadden the Crooks een lastig jaar. Ze besloten een side-project op te starten dat 'Fat Thommie's Rock 'n Rolla' heette, waarmee ze covers van hun helden speelden. Maar na een paar optredens was duidelijk dat the Crooks niet konden zonder het maken van muziek, en besloten ze door te gaan met hun eigen kruistocht.
Vastberaden een nieuwe bassist te vinden werden er audities gehouden. Na een lange zoektocht vonden ze eindelijk de juiste persoon waarmee zij konden voortzetten wat ze het beste kunnen. Het jaar is 2009 en de band is klaar om zijn crook-mania weer over de wereld uit te spuwen. Be part of it, get crooked!
The other Crooks:
The second is a mod revival group from London, England. After the enormous success of the Jam, The Crooks, like the Chords and Secret Affair, picked up a parka, italian suit, and a vespa and played lively, vigorous songs, equally inspired by their contemporaries and other old mod groups, like the Kinks and Small Faces, for instance.
The third group is a 4-piece new wave dirty rock group out of Roseville, Minnesota.
There is a fourth, unsigned two person instrumental band of this name from Warrenville, Illinois formed in 2007.
THE 5TH: Psychedelic/Blues/Rock haling from DETROIT, MI consisting of Jordan Krebs - Guitar,vox Taylor "T-Rey" Reynolds - Bass Ben Van Camp - Drums, backing vox
Played with : the Muggs, Outrageous Cherry, Brian Vander Ark The Hard Lessons, Mick Bassett and the Marthas, The Handgrenades, Serenity Court, the Cetan Clawson Revolution, Beggars, Oatmeal, The Wall Clocks, The Pizazz, Fixer, Bang Camaro, Johnny Nobody, the Weathervane Cocks, the Ypsitucky Colonels, Commerce and Hiller, SPAG Burlesque, Calvinball,The Darts, The Cosmic Eyes, Third Coast Kings, Mega~Weedge, Trains Can't Stop, Carolyn Striho, Satori Circus, The Hosts, The T-Radicals,Amen Cowboy, Spade Wencer, Blue Black Hours, and more. ..
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In Time
The Crooks Lyrics
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I don't understand the hands
They only turn when I'm not looking
Keep searching around this place
Reaching for someone so I can relate
We don't know when the clock stops turning
Speaking wisdom into my mind
Tell me stories of all that are great
Cherish these days before it’s too late
If you could turn the hands yourself
Would you hold on to your wealth?
Would you change what you had done?
Or just move on and accept what we've become?
We're destined to be who we are
Never doubt what's in the stars
Life's a game and we all choose to play
Oh father of time
Speaking wisdom into my mind
Tell me stories of all that are great
Cherish these days before it’s too late
If you could turn the hands yourself
Would you hold on to your wealth?
Would you change what you had done?
Or just move on and accept what we've become?
If you could turn the hands yourself
Would you hold on to your wealth?
Would you change everything that you'd done?
Or just move on and accept what we've become?
In the song In Time, The Crooks bring to light the idea of time and its transience. The first verse of the song begins with the question, "Do you know the time my friend?" which portrays the idea that time is fleeting, and we do not know when it will end. The singer, represented in the second line, fails to understand the hands of the clock, which symbolizes the fact that we do not have control over time. The lyrics, "They only turn when I'm not looking" emphasize the idea that time never stops for anyone or anything.
The chorus of the song pays homage to the father of time, who imparts wisdom to the singer's mind. The lyrics, "Tell me stories of all that are great, Cherish these days before it's too late" are a reminder to live in the present and cherish every moment. The second verse of the song talks about the concept of wealth, and if we could turn back time, would we choose to hold on to it or not. The lines, "We're destined to be who we are, never doubt what's in the stars, life's a game, and we all choose to play" depicts the idea that we are who we are, and we need to accept and embrace ourselves.
In conclusion, the song In Time by The Crooks reminds us of the unsustainability of time and the need to live in the present. It is a thoughtful and insightful commentary on the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know the time my friend?
Do you understand the significance of time?
I don't understand the hands
I'm struggling to grasp the concept of time itself, and how it's represented visually
They only turn when I'm not looking
Time seems to fly by when I'm not paying attention to it
Keep searching around this place
I'm trying to find my place in life
Reaching for someone so I can relate
I want to connect with others, and feel like I belong somewhere
We don't know when the clock stops turning
We're unsure of when our time on earth will come to an end
Oh father of time
An acknowledgement of time's power and influence as an abstract concept
Speaking wisdom into my mind
Reflecting on the lessons that time has taught me
Tell me stories of all that are great
May I learn from the great figures throughout history who have left their mark on the world
Cherish these days before it’s too late
Appreciate every moment, and make the most of the time we have
If you could turn the hands yourself
If you had control over the passage of time
Would you hold on to your wealth?
Would you cling to your possessions and accomplishments, or let them go as time moves forward?
Would you change what you had done?
Would you make different choices if given the chance?
Or just move on and accept what we've become?
Or would you accept your life as it is, and continue forward with the time you have left?
We're destined to be who we are
Some believe that our fates are predetermined, and we're meant to follow a certain path in life
Never doubt what's in the stars
Have faith in something greater than yourself, and trust that things will work out as they should
Life's a game and we all choose to play
We have agency and choices in life, and must accept the consequences of our actions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BEVERLEY KNIGHT, TONY SWAIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Do you know the time my friend?
I don't understand the hands
They only turn when I'm not looking
Keep searching around this place
Reaching for someone so I can relate
We don't know when the clock stops turning
Oh father of time
Speaking wisdom into my mind
Tell me stories of all that are great
Cherish these days before it’s too late
If you could turn the hands yourself
Would you hold on to your wealth?
Would you change what you had done?
Or just move on and accept what we've become?
We're destined to be who we are
Never doubt what's in the stars
Life's a game and we all choose to play
Oh father of time
Speaking wisdom into my mind
Tell me stories of all that are great
Cherish these days before it’s too late
If you could turn the hands yourself
Would you hold on to your wealth?
Would you change what you had done?
Or just move on and accept what we've become?
If you could turn the hands yourself
Would you hold on to your wealth?
Would you change everything that you'd done?
Or just move on and accept what we've become?
@claudioramos928
¿Sabes la hora mi amigo?
no entiendo las manos
Solo giran cuando no estoy mirando
Sigue buscando por este lugar
Alcanzar a alguien para poder relacionarme
No sabemos cuando el reloj deja de girar
Oh padre del tiempo
Hablando sabiduría en mi mente
Cuéntame historias de todas las que son geniales
Aprecia estos días antes de que sea demasiado tarde
Si pudieras girar las manos tú mismo
¿Te aferrarías a tu riqueza?
¿Cambiarías lo que habías hecho?
¿O simplemente seguir adelante y aceptar en lo que nos hemos convertido?
Estamos destinados a ser quienes somos
Nunca dudes de lo que hay en las estrellas
La vida es un juego y todos elegimos jugar
Oh padre del tiempo
Hablando sabiduría en mi mente
Cuéntame historias de todas las que son geniales
Aprecia estos días antes de que sea demasiado tarde
Si pudieras girar las manos tú mismo
¿Te aferrarías a tu riqueza?
¿Cambiarías lo que habías hecho?
¿O simplemente seguir adelante y aceptar en lo que nos hemos convertido?
Si pudieras girar las manos tú mismo
¿Te aferrarías a tu riqueza?
¿Cambiarías todo lo que has hecho?
¿O simplemente seguir adelante y aceptar en lo que nos hemos convertido?...🎸🎵🎸🎶
@royallen2677
Absolutely fekin awesome tune guys 😎 love it
@superstokey
This is an insanely good track. This should be everywhere!!!
@anypoxynames
Absolutely nailed it. This has hit, written all over it.
@ScottFindlay27
Different class.
@nathanlunn9189
Absolute perfection great songs had a listen to a few outstanding
@mjkeating1981
Outstanding as per
@myrainingstars
great song guys !
@eleanorflood3628
Quality... roll on London next March, can't wait
@adl9685
Great song!, first herd on the Bootlegger Podcast
@peterghdore
Another unbelievable great song from you guys. Love it and play this single daily on my turntable