Word: krok
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...with her Chanel does it and the fragrance really lingers/Colonel Sanders with his chicken does it, and then, he licks his fingers." Musically, both the live and to a lesser extent, the studio versions of the songs suffer from fairly primitive mixings, and the sound is frequently muddy. The Kroks draw inspiration, not to mention an occasional arrangement, from Manhattan Transfer, but can't match the polish or studio values that four-person group obtains in their albums. Only the most passionate Krok devotee (and they do exist) could draw nearly the same satisfaction from their record as from...
...that is in person, and the Kroks present a curiously different picture on this, the group's 12th album over the years. Most songs are live, with occasional numbers done in a studio. The name "at Symphony Hall" comes from the liner photo that shows them at the Symphony subway stop. Unfortunately, the album serves to highlight the importance of the Krok's appearance, mannerisms and clever choreography to their overall effect. The harsh scrutiny of vinyl embellishes imperfections in the Kroks's non-professional voices, flaws that go unnoticed in the excitement of a live performance. For example...