Mercury Crowe

Bio

‘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 Freddies 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.


'They are young, talented, their live show is on fire, and they are up-and-coming in the best sense of the phrase.’ - aucklandlivemusic.co.nz

‘The epitome of a hard working band.’ – Mike Chunn

‘Damn good songs.’ – Salient

‘Honest rock music with an exciting live performance.’ – muzic.net.nz

Band Members:
Allan Mansfield (vocals, guitar)
Hamish 'the surgeon' McKoy (guitar, vocals)
Rowan Clark (bass, vocals)
Nick George (drums, vocals)

Links

• Artist Website
• Amplifier Profile
• MySpace Profile