Counting Crows

Counting Crows is one of those bands you follow for the long haul. For those that first heard them opening for Bob Dylan long ago, or subbing for Van Morrison one memorable night at the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, much of the soundtrack of our times comes from the Crows - from their vivid musical landscapes as well as the feverish brilliance of singer/songwriter Adam Duritz.

To listeners like these, hearing 'Hard Candy' is like reaching the next level in a love affair: It's familiar yet filled with passion and surprise. Released on July 9, 2002, it's a tumble of images, musical and lyrically, that somehow fall into patterns of insight and inspiration. It's an adventure as well,...

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