01.26.10

So Much Cooler

In 2006, a survey was taken amongst UK students and American students, asking what their favorite dance floor songs were. The Europeans, even the young ones, are so much cooler: Their list included the Smiths and Joy Division while the top ten iTunes tracks in America included “Smack That” by Akon.

Here’s a chance to tap into the that whole “so much cooler” thing: The Cribs hail from West Yorkshire and draw all the “hip” influences from the hipster world: The Strokes come to mind, and so do the Smiths, the Futureheads, the Kaiser Chiefs, Gang of Four, maybe even a bit of the Clash. Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo even collaborated with the band for their third full-length album, Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever.

It’s that classic dancey English post-punk sound that’s so infectious and fun—perfect for, well, a dance floor.

Big, big, big bonus: The Smiths’ guitarist Johnny Marr is now officially a member of the Cribs.

The Cribs: Tues., Jan. 26, 7 p.m., $15. Glass House, 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona, 909.865.3802. All ages.

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