Ignore the Ignorant

The Cribs' new album Ignore the Ignorant finds the original fraternal trio - twins Ryan and Gary Jarman on guitar, bass and vocals, younger brother Ross on drums - lighting out for heretofore unexplored sonic territory, augmented by a new, previously unknown "brother" in the one and only Johnny Marr. The legendary guitarist's trademark sound is integrated seamlessly into the characteristic Cribs combination of perfect pop and punk power, bringing both nuance and dynamic strength to songs like "Cheat On Me" and "We Share The Same Skies." Ignore the Ignorant stands as The Cribs' most confident work to date, an audacious and daring collection marked by its widescreen sonic scope and high-definition clarity of vision.

"Cheat On Me" and "Hari Kari" are classic Cribs, all massive melodies and anthemic alienation, only now with more flavor and spark and scope. The title track sees Marr's Rickenbacker ringing out a riff instantly redolent of the guitarist's illustrious past, while songs like "Save Your Secrets" and "Stick To Yr Guns" reveal a more introspective side to the Jarmans' songwriting, adding pathos and poignancy to their mordant polemic power.