The Crabs decided to take a whole new approach to the recording of this, their new album “About Time” and as such they set up their own recording facilities. This way costly studio time and restrictions have become a thing of the past and have allowed more artistic freedom and time to explore the themes of the songs. In doing so the new material shows an increased maturity and dynamic covering a variety of topics close to each of the three band members: friendship, loneliness, dreams, ambitions, spirituality, loss, regret, optimism, observations, love, hate and cynicism.

Recorded between early 2008 and mid 2009, The Crabs (never wishing to be pigeon- holed) have produced a collection of songs varying in styles from the classic 60’s retro of 'Did You Ever Get The Feeling', through the faux-bluegrass of 'All The Lonely People' and the more introspective tracks of longing ('Pinewood' and 'I Wish') passing by the legendary Roger McGuinn jingle jangle sounds of 'Lord, Won’t You Carry Me Home' and its companion 'Shine On' to the more indie feel of 'Falling Down'.  We then progress through the funk/rock of 'I Am Free' to the heavy soul and blues of 'Understanding' and 'You’ll Never Change' which was inspired by the blues of Blind Willie Johnson (check out the Sonny Boy Williamson style harp) and finally culminating in the protest song for the new millennium 'Boy Band Blues'.

This album is a totally exhilarating experience and takes you on a musical journey with many twists and turns, and more than it’s fair share of surprises on the way, especially with the introduction of many new instruments to the mix all played by the band themselves. 

The album itself comes complete with fantastic looking artwork and on-body printing with a full colour 8 page booklet including lyrics and instrumentation for all songs.