Crooked Stile – Crooked Man

Presenting Crooked Man’s 3rd album, Crooked Stile.

I like to think of Crooked Man kind of like Crazy P’s troubled, misbehaving twin. The tracks are as excellent and share the same funky groove – but where Crazy P is warmth and light, Crooked Man is dark and grit. And say it quietly, but maybe a bit more fun. You can put Crazy P on in the living room, this is an album best saved for the basement. Introduce Crazy P to your family, keep Crooked Man’s phone number saved under a different name in your phone. You get the idea.

If you only listen to two tracks, make them: Big Love – which has a delightfully grimy, driving hook; and Don’t Leave Me This Way – an update of the 70s version that I cannot wait to play out.

Let me know what you think.