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September 01, 2008
Posted by kramer
I have been severely neglecting the new music scene as of late. I think I might have OD'd on music after my first Lollapalooza but I have been listening to some new things here and there. One of those things is Crystal Castles.
I was first interested in this duo when Kyle had invited me to a free show of theirs at the Double Door on a weeknight and I completely wussed out and didn't go (because I'm an old man). However, from the videos I have seen on You Tube, I'm not sure if I would survive one of their shows as they seem like they get kind of crazy (my body can't take abuse of mosh pits anymore).
The group's sound is all electronica but it isn't typical "Moby-like" electronica full of samples and snippets of old songs. It is more of the "casio-programmed" sound which gives it this heightened video game soundtrack feel. I love it. It makes me feel like I am listening to a soundtrack an old Nintendo role playing game but with harder tempos and crazier vocals.
Don't get me wrong, Crystal Castles brings a lot to the table. Their songs have VERY catchy hooks and make you want to get up and dance every time you hear them. As a whole, the entire album is not one hit after the other. However, if you are faced with the decision of downloading 3 or 4 of their songs for .99 cents vs. buying the entire album for $7 or $8, the album is a much better investment. There are some definite hidden gems on the full length that grow on you after a few listens (COURTSHIP DATING and MAGIC SPELLS are two that come immediately to mind). Be sure to listen to their "bigger" hits of UNTRUST US and CRIMEWAVE as well.
If you want some new dance tunes, check out Crystal Castles. They are a nice below the radar pick in my mind.
http://www.myspace.com/crystalcastles
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