The Crash Test Dummies – Oooh La La!

Releasedate: 11-05-2010; Label: Deep Fried Record
By: Nina Mende

The Crash Test Dummies are a Canadian folk rock/alternative rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, widely known for their 1993 single “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm”. The band is most identifiable through Brad Roberts (vocals, guitar) and his distinctive bass-baritone voice. During its heyday, the band consisted of Roberts, Ellen Reid (co-vocals, keyboards), Brad’s brother Dan Roberts (bass guitar), Benjamin Darvill (harmonica, mandolin), and Mitch Dorge (drums, percussion). Today, only Brad Roberts and Ellen Reid have appeared on every album, while Dan Roberts still occasionally tours with the band. Mitch Dorge has been busy working with Tuesday’s Girl and Charlie Redstar, along with his own projects, since 2002, but is rumored to reunite with the band in the fall of 2010 for a show in Winnipeg. But wether or not this show will happen, they have now a new album released.

The new Crash Test Dummies album still has the sound that we know from their hit back in ’93. The album is slow and chilled, easy going and without any hurry. On a few tracks you can hear a female singer supporting. “Not Today Baby” has a very old school sound. Brad’s voice is deep and spreads comfort. When hearing this voice you feel sheltered and home in a way. Listening to Crash Test Dummies makes you feel good. Positive energy is floating through the air, lifting up all worries that you might have at the moment. Enjoy the new album.

Line Up:
Brad Roberts – Vocals, guitar
Ellen Reid – Keyboards, vocals
Benjamin Darvill – Guitar, mandolin
Dan Roberts – Bass
Mitch Dorge – Drums

Tracklist: 01. Songbird 02.You Said You’d Meet Me (In California) 03. And It’s Beautiful 04. Paralyzed 05. The In-Between Place 06. Not Today Baby 07. Heart Of Stone 08. Lake Bras d’Or 09. What I’m Famous For 10. Now You See Her 11. Put A Face

Links:
The Crash Test Dummies Official