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Counting Crows

Counting Crows

alternative rock, pop rock, post-grunge, rock music

United States Est. 1991

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Sound in a sentence: "A rich tapestry of layered instrumentation creates an atmosphere where tension builds and releases, inviting introspection through its dynamic shifts and rhythmic nuances."
Counting Crows matter not just for their sound but for the emotional resonance they bring to alternative rock. Their ability to articulate complex feelings of longing, nostalgia, and heartbreak has carved a niche within the genre that feels both personal and universally relatable.
Counting Crows matter not just for their sound but for the emotional resonance they bring to alternative rock. Their ability to articulate complex feelings of longing, nostalgia, and heartbreak has carved a niche within the genre that feels both personal and universally relatable. Through their storytelling approach, they’ve influenced how artists convey vulnerability in a sometimes harsh musical landscape, turning confessions into anthems. Their process is grounded in an organic and collaborative spirit, often drawing from the rawness of live performance to shape their studio work. This approach allows for spontaneity, creating music that feels alive with the tension between polished production and genuine emotion. The band’s willingness to explore different sonic textures without losing sight of their core emotional themes makes them stand out in a crowded field. Lyrically, Counting Crows often explore themes of love's complexities and the passage of time, inviting listeners into intimate moments marked by reflection and yearning. Their songwriting oscillates between storytelling and impressionistic snapshots, with a voice that balances sincerity and irony, fostering a deep sense of connection. Each song serves as a vessel for exploring the bittersweet nature of life's experiences, leaving room for listeners to find their own narratives within the music.

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Discography

37 releases • 16 studio • 1993–2025
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Butter Miracle

Butter Miracle

2021

Aural 6

Aural 6

2008

Singles ()

Scarecrow

Scarecrow

2014

Palisades Park

Palisades Park

2014

When I Dream of Michelangelo

When I Dream of Michelangelo

2008

Come Around

Come Around

2008

You Can't Count on Me

You Can't Count on Me

2008

1492

1492

2008

She Don't Want Nobody Near

She Don't Want Nobody Near

2004

Accidentally in Love

Accidentally in Love

2004

If I Could Give All My Love (Richard Manuel Is Dead)

If I Could Give All My Love (Richard Manuel Is Dead)

2003

Miami

Miami

2002

Mrs. Potter's Lullaby

Mrs. Potter's Lullaby

2000

All My Friends

All My Friends

2000

Hanginaround

Hanginaround

1999

Daylight Fading

Daylight Fading

1997

A Long December

A Long December

1996

Angels of the Silences

Angels of the Silences

1996

Rain King

Rain King

1995

A Murder of One

A Murder of One

1995

Round Here

Round Here

1994

Einstein on the Beach

Einstein on the Beach

1994

Mr. Jones

Mr. Jones

1993

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