What makes For All My Sisters by The Cribs notable?

The album debuted at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart and received generally favorable reviews from critics, highlighting its catchy hooks and lyrical depth. It further established The Cribs as key figures in the British indie rock landscape, influencing a new wave of bands with its energetic yet introspective style. For All My Sisters is The Cribs' fifth studio album, released during a period of artistic reinvention following their 2012 album, In the Belly of the Brazen Bull. The band had solidified their reputation in the UK indie scene by this point and sought to refine their sound with producer Ric Ocasek, marking a significant shift towards more melodic and accessible compositions.

Who is For All My Sisters for?

For All My Sisters works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, youthful exuberance and introspection and sing-along energy with friends.

How many songs are on For All My Sisters?

For All My Sisters has 12 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

For All My Sisters

The Cribs · 2015

46 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics, capturing a raw yet polished essence of modern indie rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Finally Free — Opening with an infectious melody, this track encapsulates the album's themes of liberation and self-discovery, setting an optimistic tone for the listening experience.
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Different Angle — This song showcases intricate guitar work paired with poignant reflections on perspective, highlighting the band's ability to blend thought-provoking lyrics with engaging rhythms.
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City Storms — With its atmospheric build-up and vivid imagery, this track stands out as a commentary on urban life, illustrating the band's knack for storytelling through music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album balances catchy melodies with introspective lyrics but lacks strong cohesion in its flow.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more reflective and slower tempos.
Several songs incorporate layered guitar melodies that create a rich, textured sound, particularly in 'City Storms' and 'Diamond Girl'.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo reflective moments
youthful exuberance and introspection
sing-along energy with friends
vibrant hooks for road trips

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — Represents a significant artistic reinvention and maturity in their sound.
Career context: For All My Sisters is The Cribs' fifth studio album, released during a period of artistic reinvention following their 2012 album, In the Belly of the Brazen Bull. The band had solidified their reputation in the UK indie scene by this point and sought to refine their sound with producer Ric Ocasek, marking a significant shift towards more melodic and accessible compositions.
Stylistic neighbors: The Libertines· Franz Ferdinand· The Futureheads