Counting Crows are an American rock band formed in the early 1990s in the San Francisco area, led by singer-songwriter Adam Duritz. Their 1993 debut August and Everything After brought them mainstream attention with songs like "Mr. Jones." The band blends roots rock, folk and alternative rock, and has released studio, live and compilation albums.

Formed in 1991 in the San Francisco area; lead singer and primary songwriter Adam Duritz; debut album August and Everything After released in 1993; notable single "Mr. Jones."

DeBaser's reviews celebrate Counting Crows' blend of roots, folk and alternative rock, repeatedly praising August and Everything After and Recovering the Satellites. Reviewers highlight Adam Duritz's emotive vocals and lyrical melancholy. Best-of collection Films About Ghosts is considered a solid overview. Hard Candy receives the most mixed responses.

For:Fans of 1990s alternative and roots rock; listeners who like melancholic, singer-songwriter driven albums.

 A splendid album, I was saying, that no one should ever omit from their personal list of “favorites.”

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 I have always been amazed at how and how much my life is reflected in the music of Counting Crows.

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 I like Adam Duritz, not because he’s a handsome guy, understood... I’m not an Adonis either, but I’d like to have hair like his (I already have the belly like him) and, more than anything, I’d like to be able to write beautiful songs like he does.

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 “This Desert Life” remains the least known, sold, and probably least representative album of the 7 from San Francisco, but what can I say...it works!!!

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