Cricus
Uriah Heep · Sweet Freedom [1973]
Viewing all in vain
Thinking why a dream
Is driving everyone insane
Then something will come
And make you feel
The master in control
Still you're picking up
And screwing anyone
Who's got a soul
I've been here
Far too long to remember
Sights and sounds
From this town of clowns
Makin' up, dressin' up
Walkin' around
Thinkin' that you're Greta Garbos
I'm sorry my dears
But we only sat down
And laughed and laughed in sorrow
But it was you
That opened the door
And it's that we thank you for
Everyone insane ...
Everyone's insane
Cricus
Cricus stands as a defining track on Uriah Heep's 1973 album Sweet Freedom, showcasing the band's transition into hard rock with its driving rhythm and melodic intensity. The song exemplifies the era's progressive rock influence, blending complex time signatures with catchy hooks that became staples of the group's live performances. Recorded during a pivotal period in the band's history, the track highlights guitarist Paul Reed's signature style and the ensemble's ability to craft anthemic material that resonated deeply with audiences. Its enduring popularity reflects the band's commitment to quality recording and composition, cementing Cricus as a classic within their discography and the broader hard rock canon of the early 1970s.