The Polyphonic Spree, "We Crawl"

Yes. This song has been out for quite a while.
No. This band will not change your life.

But you should still listen to this song.

Yesterday, the Spree released a video for “We Crawl,” off their 2007 rollicking semi-political romp, “The Fragile Army” and baby, if this video won’t make you smile, you’ve got less emotion in your soul than Hillary and Fred Thompson combined.

I’ve got a soft place for the Spree, partially because I love the fact that they put 23 people on stage during their shows, partially because they actually enjoy playing music, and mostly because when I listen to their music or go to their shows, my mood goes up, up, and away. (Yeah, I know that wasn’t clever).

This song was one of my favorite cuts off the album in the sense that it got at what the Spree was all about; we’re small, tired and hurt, but somehow with the help of our friends, life is going to be ok. No one cares if you’re perfect and no one really expects you to be.

The Spree is (are) about shared happiness, sadness, and absolute exhilaration, and that’s what this video’s all about.

To quote: “Video cameras, film and loose instructions were sent to all 23 members of the band. The band shot all of the footage themselves. Hundreds of hours of footage were sent to Harper who crafted the video. It features band leaders Tim DeLaughter and Julie Doyle with their family in an intimate and rare look at the usually hyper-dramatic Spree.”

So just click, watch, and remember even if this band might scare you a little bit- they’ve created a family of support and love.

Not a bad thing to have in this world.
(originally on Patrol Mag )