Name: Crispy Crunchy Nothing
Brand: Packs

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-FTK-230IE

Colour

Orange

Colour details

Orange Vinyl

Discogs ID

[r27262119]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Indie Exclusive

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-31

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

634457091870

Total Cap

Orange LP

LP-FTK-230C

Purple

Neon Magenta Vinyl

634457091894

Purple LP

LP-FTK-230

Black

Extended format: No

634457091863

Black LP

CD-FTK-230

2023-04-14

634457091900

Artist

Packs

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Fire Talk

Canadian group led by Madeline Link, Packs is a talented musical ensemble that captivates audiences with their unique sound and captivating performances. With a blend of soulful melodies, powerful lyrics, and infectious rhythms, Packs has quickly gained recognition in the music industry. Their passion for creating meaningful music shines through in every song they produce. Whether you're a fan of indie rock or alternative pop, Packs offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Formed in [year], this dynamic group has been making waves in the Canadian music scene ever since. Their debut album [album name] received critical acclaim and solidified their place as one of Canada's most promising up-and-coming acts. Since then, Packs has continued to release chart-topping hits and mesmerize audiences with their energetic live performances.
Madeline Link's soulful vocals are at the heart of Packs' sound, drawing listeners in with her emotive delivery and heartfelt lyrics. Supported by an incredibly talented band consisting of [band members], each member brings their own unique style and expertise to create a truly unforgettable musical experience.

‘Crispy Crunchy Nothing’ puts to rest any notion Madeline Link had about finding the end. Burnout, dead-end jobs, bike theft, stress dreams, heartbreak — PACKS move forward through them all one line, one lick, one beat at a time, equal parts Alex G’s whimsy and Helvetia’s thunderous dynamics. Sticking together songs written in Toronto, Ottawa and Mexico City (while Madeline completed a papier-mâché residency), Crispy Crunchy Nothing revisits the fuzzy alt-rock of 2021 debut Take the Cake and adds some folksy twang to the mix for an album that explores the tension between independence and isolation, between living life to the fullest and feeling like you’re wasting your time. Influenced by country-tinged contemporaries like Renee Reed and Angel Olsen and Madeline’s lockdown-era listening sessions with her dad, of albums by Hank Locklin and Hank Williams. Crispy Crunchy Nothing is heavy, and Madeline makes little effort to hide the depths of her feelings. But after the rain, flowers peek up from the soil. “Laughing Till I Cry,” a reject from a commercial, recalls fond memories of spending time with her sister: “Sometimes, I feel like life is on my side.” And “Always Be a Kid,” jangling and swaying with the Nashville guitar in the foreground, keeps her chasing those smaller Matryoshka dolls, looking for companionship but settling for herself in the meantime. “So now, I feel alive,” she repeats, over and over again. And by the end, it sounds like she’s starting to believe it.

Crispy Crunchy Nothing

Music US