Counting Crows Review | "Spaceman In Tulsa"

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Counting Crows review: American rock band, Counting Crows are back and with their new single, “Spaceman In Tulsa” they remind me why they are still one of the most influential rock bands on the planet. Arguably, not everyone’s cup of tea given their distinct style of music, the band get right down to business from the get-go and I cannot fault their delivery here!

Feel-Good Rock (Counting Crows Review)

“Spaceman In Tulsa” is a feel-good rock track and it features a plethora of sounds which leave me on the edge of my seat. It starts with a high-frequency cut drum beat, soon reaching the surface with the arrival of a groovy rhythm with super catchy guitar riffs and a smooth rolling piano melody. Singer, Adam Duritz also reaches for the microphone delivering his signature texture tones, dipping between an intense and longing vocal style. The track is in the key of C Major, a popular choice when creating an infectious pop-rock track and it pays off, leaving me delightfully refreshed!

Meaning (My Perception) (Counting Crows Review)

The songs tell a narrative of disappointment, identity, and the battle to balance personal needs with expectations which come from outside. The imagery of a “spaceman in Tulsa” and characters like “Ally” and “Bobby” suggest individuals who are caught between their dreams of fame and the harsh realities of life. Also, there’s a sense of alienation in their experiences, whether it’s masking pain with “clown white” or feeling lost behind an “empty smile.” The recurring idea of transformation, with references to “caterpillar” and “butterfly,” appears to me to be a metaphor of personal reinventions or the need for escape from the boundaries of society expectations.

The conflict between the expense of fame and its attraction is the core of these lyrics. The phrase “motherf***g rock & roll star” is both a declaration of power and a resigned recognition of the hollowness that can accompany such a title; something singer Adam can vouch for given the band’s limelight in the industry, first breaking out in the 1990s.

He captures the complex reality of trying for success in a society that sometimes prizes style above value. The chorus, with its contrast between “painkiller” and “caterpillar,” suggests that while people may seek escape from their pain, they are still in the process of growing, and evolving as well as ultimately facing the consequences of the choices they have previously made.

Listen To “Spaceman In Tulsa” (Counting Crows Review)

You can listen to “Spaceman In Tulsa” by Counting Crows below. Also, let me know your thoughts on this new release by commenting in the section beneath this article.