The Cribs' frontman has opened up about the songs that hold special meaning for him and his twin brother Ryan.
Each track evokes vivid memories and emotions tied to specific moments in their lives.
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Musical Memories
He recalls "Only You" by the Flying Pickets as a childhood favorite.
According to his mother, he and Ryan would sing along to it on the Christmas Top of the Pops.
The band now uses it as their walk-on song, which makes his mother quite emotional.
"Somewhere in My Heart" by Aztec Camera brings back memories of a Boots store in Wakefield in 1988.
He first heard it at a disco during a holiday at Pontins in Morecambe.
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"Tarzan Boy" by Baltimora gained renewed popularity after appearing in Stranger Things. However, he has been a fan since it was relatively obscure.
He enjoys the chorus where the lyrics are just "Oh-oh-oh."
Bee Gees Influence
He and Ryan listened to the Bee Gees' album Size Isn't Everything on cassette when it came out.
The lyrics to "For Whom the Bell Tolls" have been ingrained in his brain since 1993.
Reflecting on raw energy, he mentions "Bastards of Young" by the Replacements. He finds it exciting and raw but with more meaning than simple rock songs.
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These songs illustrate the deep emotional connections The Cribs have with music, from childhood nostalgia to teenage obsessions.
