CRYSTAL CASTLES are in my top three favorite bands of all time. When I saw them live in August I couldn’t believe it. One of the better live shows I have ever gone too.
Crystal Castles style of music is quit unique. Its a mix between 8 bit sounds (that sound familiar to you if you have ever played an old 80s arcade game) and punk/thrash. The soothing melodies of Ethan Kath and the chaotic vocals of singer Alice Glass surprisingly work well together. Mix the two and you get a sound that you either love or extremely hate. I for one love it.
There debut self titled album released in 2008 and song “Alice Practice” became a overnight hit. Other popular songs include “Courtship Dating” and “Crimewave”.
Crystal Castles sophomore album Crystal Castles II (also self titled) released in 2010. The band has gone in a slightly different direction this time around. The track “Celestica” could be on MTV and is well liked by many people. But the album still is that signature Crystal Castles sound, with the loud track “Doe Deer” and the favorite “Baptism”.
The band recently just appeared on “Jimmy Kimmal Live” in the United States and they also appeared on “Later With Jools Holland” in the United Kingdom.
Over all Kath and Glass are doing really well and lets hope that there are many more great songs to come in the future.
"Courtship Dating" Music Video
Bands Website: www.crystalcastles.com
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