The Crimea have received frothing reviews from the likes of Q and the notoriously sniffy Independent; I can see why. The sunny melodies, upbeat instrumentation and happy-go-lucky feel are pleasant to say the least. However, 'Lottery Winners On Acid' sounds almost exactly like the recent album by Jeff Tweedy's Wilco outfit, from the lilting vocals down to the quirky lyrics which probably only make sense to whoever wrote it (That would be frontman Davey McManus, formerly of The Crocketts - Obscure band Ed.). While the song individually is enjoyable enough – although the constant guitar part playing underneath it becomes trying after a few listens – the overriding feeling that you've heard it before is too much to shake off. Anyone who's never listened to Wilco will love it, of course.

Rating: 2/5 by Dan Jones

Further links

The Crimea (inaudible.co.uk/crimea)

Unofficial site of The Crimea, containing ex-members of The Crocketts

Warner Music Group (wmg.com)

Home of East West records and other Warner affiliates