The Vapors - "Crazy"

Oh my god, I'm reviewing the freaking Vapors! I have publicly proclaimed The Vapors' New Clear Days to be my favorite album of all-time, and my position on that record has not wavered in decades. I long admired David Fenton's decision to walk away from the music industry at the height of his success rather than compromise himself as an artist. But when he reunited The Vapors on his terms a few years back, I was delighted. And now finally we have new music from The Vapors - for the first time in 39 years! I wasn't sure what to expect. A lot can change in four decades, and it was inevitable that Fenton would have evolved as a songwriter over those many years. But from the opening strains of new single "Crazy", I could immediately sense that that old Vapors magic was never lost. This absolutely sounds like it could be a missing track from New Clear Days! Fenton's singing voice is practically unchanged. His lyrics remain clever and thoughtful (although far less cynical, which is hardly a bad thing). On this song, he has crafted an instantly memorable melody and a knockout chorus. Call it whatever you want: new wave, mod, power pop. The Vapors did it as well as any band of their era. And while New Clear Days has always held a certain nostalgic appeal for me, it has aged so well because it was so timelessly crafted. David Fenton was and is a brilliant songwriter. I am excited to hear how the band's new album Together turns out. If "Crazy" is any indication, I would say you should expect vintage Vapors! Click here to buy the single. Pre-orders for the album are available here!


-L.R.

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