'Young, talented and their live show is on fire’
AucklandLiveMusic.co.nz
'Feel-good stadium rock anthems'
UnderTheRadar.co.nz
'Boisterous, and energetic'
Waikato Times
‘Damn good songs’
Salient Magazine
‘Exciting live performance’
Muzic.net.nz
'An excellent slice of 70's influenced hard rock'
Canta Magazine
‘The perfect model of ambition in the music world’
Mike Chunn
‘Set Your Mind to Fly’ - the new album from Wellington’s Mercury Crowe was released in May 2009 to over 600 eagerly awaiting fans in both Auckland and Wellington. Recorded mainly live over three days, the self-produced album sinks comfortably into a range of styles - spanning filthy blues riffs, Beatles-esque harmonies, story -telling ballads and foot stomping rock. It also marks a new rough-edged sound for the Crowe who wanted to convey the energy and space of their live shows on the new album.
The nine-track album credits song-writing from all four band members and features long time collaborator Ed Zuccollo (Harbour City Electric) on Hammond Organ, and the phenomenal Lisa Tomlins (Fat Freddy’s Drop, Hollie Smith) singing backing vocals. It’s a big step forward from their debut e.p ‘Mercury Crowe’ (2007) and, while both were similarly produced, mixed and designed by the band themselves; it’s clear the year-and-a-half between was spent honing their craft from the stage. The result is nine well delivered, road tested, sing-able rock-n-roll songs.
‘Set Your Mind to Fly' is available at The CD & DVD Store, or at iTunes
Hey guys whats been happening!? long time no see. hey we're playing on saturday night at bodega with harbour city electric and Olmecha supreme. would be mint to see you guys there. cheers Jesse-The Stray DOgs
Hey guys, We've got our final gig of the year on Weds 17th at The Adelaide, and it would be lovely if you guys could come along and have a drink with us. We'll be celebrating all our hard work for the year. It's free entry, bingo from 8pm, guest performers from 9pm, and after that people can have a jam or can just chill out and join me for a drink. Hope you can make it. (Sorry for the late notice - I've been flat out, and only just made it onto the computer). P
Hey guys. Thank you for playing last night. The new tunes are rad (if you'll forgive me for using an 80s catchphrase). Hope the interview went well on Good Morning. BTW, contact me if I've got your keyboard stand. Best, Patricia MASC
Hey guys We ended up only playing that one show as our Auckland show was canceled... Bummer! How are you guys going? any News for us here in the deep south???
Hey yeah i reckon! Dam im sorry I missed you guys..my darned friends were impatient! Slightly got me a little angry but ahwell yeah hopefulli catch you again sometime! I really really like your vocalist by the way..what a great sound he has .. . I'm always gonna be checking out your tracks now i bet hehe sweet
Hey there,
Just a quick comment letting some of our MySpace friends know that the "Who The Hell Is Doug Derek?" album has just been released in limited CD format on the Kool Kat Musik label (PURR 2023). Available exclusively from the Kool Kat Musik Power Pop/Alt Country online store, the album comes with a free second bonus disc of 11 more songs - all for just $15!
To purchase, just go to the following URL:
http://www. koolkatmusik. com/showproduct. aspx?productid=4801