Crispy

This afternoon a package arrived for me, a package containing the CD I ordered the other day. This CD is “The Game” from 1998 by bubblegum dance artist Crispy. Crispy is a band from Scandinavia, containing the members Mads B.B. Krog, Mette Christensen, and Christian Møller. “The Game”, like all out of print CDs, is rare and hard to find, which is why I had to buy it used (but still in like-new condition) from a man in an undisclosed military location in the Pacific. I was also fortunate enough to obtain the Japanese release, which has sixteen tracks versus twelve on the original. However, this CD in particular is different because instead of the band making one or two albums and then breaking up like nearly all bubblegum dance artists did, Crispy made this one CD and then the lead singer Mette died of cancer a few years later. Anyway, the purchase was admittedly rather risky since I had heard only one song by Crispy ever, “Licky Licky”, but luckily my expectations that others would be just as good or better were correct. “The Game” is easily one of the best CDs I have ever purchased. With just about every track, the music is amazing and the song expertly captures that elusive perfect melody. It's the combinations of great music, enchanting melodies, and creative lyrics that make this album so magical.

My favorite songs:

• Licky Licky
• Kiss Me Red
• Lover On The Line
• Enchanment
• Banana Bay
• Happy King

Tune in next time for more about a few of the songs on an individual basis!