Crocodiles

Crocodiles

Musical Group

Forfans of lo-fi/noise-pop, post-punk and 80s-influenced shoegaze
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The Profile

San Diego-based indie rock band formed in 2008 by Brandon Welchez and Charles Rowell.

Known for a lo-fi, noise-pop sound; critics and the provided review compare them to Suicide, Jesus & Mary Chain and Spacemen 3. Debut era release includes Summer Of Hate.

The provided review (psychopompe) gives Crocodiles' Summer Of Hate a mixed-positive 3/5. The duo's lo-fi, noise-pop sound is compared to Suicide, Jesus & Mary Chain and Spacemen 3. Highlighted tracks include Neon Jesus, I Wanna Kill, Flash Of Light and Soft Skull. The reviewer enjoys it despite reservations about '80s revival aesthetics.

Notable Quotes

❝ I came across the Crocodiles, a duo from San Diego, who instead of doing surf or folk noise as is usual in the area, sound like Suicide playing like Jesus & Mary Chain.