Men's Needs

The Cribs

About Men's Needs

"Men's Needs" was released in May 2007 as the first single taken from the third studio album by British indie rock band The Cribs. The song provided listeners with new material for the first time since December 2005, and later found release on third LP Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever in May 2007. Recorded at the Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia with Franz Ferdinand vocalist and guitarist Alex Kapranos, the song received additional treatment at Alchemy, London, United Kingdom.  


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2007
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Have you noticed, I've never been impressed
By your friends from New York and London
I'll level accusations like the press
Till you realize that you've dressed yourself in tatters

Because the man's needs
Man's needs are full of greed, are full of greed
A man's needs, man's needs
Are lost on me

A man's needs, man's needs
Are full of greed, are full of greed
A man's needs

I'm not bothered, what you say or how you dress
I'm a mess, so you've always seemed inviting
But really, this all seems quite meaningless
And I remember that you never seemed to see

The fact that man's needs
Man's needs are full of greed, are full of greed
A man's needs, man's needs
Are lost on me

A girl's needs, girl's needs
Just don't agree, just don't agree
With man's needs

Have you noticed, I've never been impressed
By your friends from New York and London
But really this all seems quite meaningless
And I remember that you never seemed to see

The excuse, that man's needs, man's needs
Are full of greed, are full of greed
A man's needs, man's needs
Are lost on me

You say your man's needs, man's needs
Have lots on me
I don't agree
A man's needs, oh, oh

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The Cribs

The Cribs are an English three-piece indie rock band originally from Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The band consists of twins Gary and Ryan Jarman and their younger brother Ross Jarman. They were subsequently joined by ex-The Smiths and Modest Mouse guitarist Johnny Marr who was made a formal member of the group in 2008. Marr would remain as part of the band until 2011; his departure was officially announced on 11 April through the band's website. Despite returning to the original trio, the band currently enlists David Jones of Nine Black Alps as a second guitarist for live shows. The band, who first became active on the concert circuit in 2002, were initially tied to other like-minded UK bands of that time, most notably The Libertines, by a British music press … more »

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Written by: GARY JOHN JARMAN, ROSS ANTHONY JARMAN, RYAN JAMES JARMAN

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10 facts about this song

Release Year Fact
"Men's Needs" by The Cribs was released in 2007 as a part of their third studio album, "Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever."
Chart Performance Fact
This song was a chart success in the UK, peaking at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the highest-charting single by The Cribs at that time.
Music Video Directing Fact
The music video for "Men's Needs" was directed by Diane Martel, who had previously worked with popular artists such as Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, and Maroon 5.
Musical Style Fact
"Men's Needs" reflects the indie and alternative rock style of The Cribs, drawing comparisons with British post-punk and indie-pop bands of the 80s.
brothers Gary, Ryan, and Ross Jarman.
Band Members Fact** - "Men's Needs" was performed by the original three members of The Cribs
Critical Reception Fact
This track was widely praised by critics for its catchy melody and witty, introspective lyrics, often considered one of the standout tracks on the album.
Influence Fact
The song has been cited as a major influence for several budding indie rock bands of the late 2000s, demonstrating The Cribs' significance in the UK indie scene.
Award Recognition Fact
"Men's Needs" was nominated for the NME Award for Best Track in 2007, further highlighting its cultural relevance and popularity.
Album Success Fact
The success of "Men's Needs" contributed significantly to the overall triumph of the album "Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever," which reached number 13 on the UK Albums Chart.
Continued Relevance Fact
Even over a decade after its release, "Men's Needs" is still a favorite at The Cribs' live shows and is often regarded as one of their most definitive songs.

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