The band which is mostly known by its famous lead, Tom Petty, has been around for awhile now.

First formed in 1970 and transforming through 2 different band-names before landing on the name Mudcrutch they used to play in a local bar as the house-band.
Their first single was released in 1971 and their second in 1975 in which they also disbanded and Petty went on to form Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in ’76.

Tom Petty had a more than decent career during the 80’s and 90’s and has written many classics on his own. You might remember the hits “Free fallin’” and “Learning to fly”.
You might also remember a young actor by the name of Johnny Depp starring in the video for the later of the two.

The second chapter takes place in 2007 when they reunite under Mudcrutch-flag and started recording an album. It was released in April 2008 and contains both old and new songs from their career. Musically their songs match other rock bands such as The Highwaymen and the Traveling Wilburys. Soft rock with a touch of country.

The album has 14 songs ranging from “Scare easy” which gets stuck like a gum, to the beautiful lyrics in “Crystal River”. It’s a wide selection of songs and they’re mostly themed around old country tidbits such as “Orphan of the storm”, “Bootleg flyer” and of course “Topanga cowgirl”.

All in all a good record for those who are country-folk-rock at heart and I’m going to give this record as a present for my mother. Because, why not spread music that have nice lyrics and a good sound?

A guest post by SaraJessica