Archive for the ‘Crystal Castles’ Category

Mar
27
2008

Best New Song: “Far Away”

posted by Justin at 5:11 pm.

Ghosts

Cut Copy did it. You know when a band you like is about to release a new album, and all you’re asking for is one or two hits? You know the new album will never be able to top your old favorites, you’re just looking for a couple more songs you’ll end up falling in love with. And you know its a really good release if you find yourself falling in love really quick. In Ghost Colours has been streaming on Cut Copy’s Myspace for around 2 weeks now. It’s so great, check it out. The album drops here in the states April 4. From beginning to the end, their sophomore album is an effortless flow vocals and synths. I may be a bit biased since the group is one of my favorite, but listen for yoself.

I can brag a little because I first saw Cut Copy in St. Louis of all places, touring with Franz Ferdinand early senior year of high school. They immediately were beyond cool and ever since I’ve been obsessed. Their first album Bright Like Neon Love dropped over 4 years ago. The wait has been worth it.

Super recommended: “Far Away”
Check this out: “Feel the Love”

Feb
27
2008

Crystal Castles: “Vanished”

posted by Justin at 9:36 pm.

CC

The first official CC debut isn’t slated to drop until March 18, but we all know how much those dates mean. I never really gave CC much of a listen - I knew they were popular and I had a couple songs, but it was never an obsession. After giving the album a couple listens, I give it a fair grade but the song “Vanished” definitely sticks out in my eyes. Basically it’s a remix of the Van She song ‘Sex City’ (i.e. Vanished). (See Van She). The song is catchy and reworked in an awesome way.

For those of you who don’t know CC sound, they removed the chip from an Atari 5200 and placed it inside a keyboard. Overlaying those gameboy beeps with a drum machine and some distorted vocals, you basically get CC. Some of the trash music is too much in my eyes, but smart electronica is hard to dislike.

Listen: Vanished - Crystal Castles
Myspace

What do you think?