The In Crowd | Why Must They Criticise | Parlophone | 1965

Jun 5, 2026

The In Crowd – ”Why Must They Criticise” / ”I Don’t Mind” (Parlophone R 5364) November 1965

The In Crowd | Why Must They Criticise | Parlophone | 1965 | Latest to cash in on the Sonny and Cher sounds are the In Crowd, who had a small chart success earlier in this year. “Why Must They Criticise” is a protest about attitudes of mind rather than world problems, and it’s sung against a backing of strident, raucous guitar, tambourine and driving rhythm. Mr and Mrs Bono even get a mention in the lyric! Certainly has the contemporary sound.

The boys slow right down for “I Don’t Mind,” which is semi-shouted in gutteral style by the leader, with humming support. (NME, 05/11/65)

More of the old protest against adults bit, but quite well done. Drawly sort of singing; powerful guitar. (Record Mirror, 05/11/65)

Members went on the form Tomorrow.

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