Often a band will record a fantastic debut album, but for whatever reason, they simply cannot replicate the quality of the material on their follow-up recording. After the Dave Matthew's Band's first release, the breakthrough multi-platinum album "Under the Table and Dreaming," the band faced the daunting task of matching the quality of this amazing piece of work. All they had to do was write twelve songs, put them together on an album, and call that album "Crash." The songs are lush, refreshing masterpieces that you grow to love more and more every time you listen to them. DMB was able to produce an album that was not only better than their first but one that didn't compromise their musical integrity.
             The Dave Matthew's Band includes only one electric instrument: the bass guitar which is played by Stefan Lessard. The other band members include Leroi Moore on the saxophone, Carter Beauford on the drums, Boyd Tinsley on the violin, and of course Dave Matthews, who plays the acoustic guitar and also supplies the vocals. Dave's vocal range, as well as his South African accent, makes his vocals quite intriguing. The result is a mellow but distinct sound that anybody could grow to love. "Under the Table and Dreaming" features a sound that fuses folk, rock, and jazz into the album that received several 1994 Grammy nominations. The single "What Would You Say," includes amazing solos by Leroi Moore and Boyd Tinsley, as well as a catchy chorus featuring vocals from the entire band. The song became a smash hit and helped "Under the Table and Dreaming" rise to the top of the charts.
             I gained so much respect for DMB as a music group after I listened to "Crash." This is an album that I can listen to all of the ways through without having to skip tracks. Each song unfolds in a relaxed way, propelled by Carter Beauford's airtight drumming and the soft sound of Tinsley's violin. The fast-paced beats of "Too Much," "Two Step," "Tripping Bil...