Crystal Castles - (III)

[Surell]

Originally Posted by Slow Groove

Definitely different. I just feel they went for a safer approach. Their first two records I think are an acquired taste to most. This feels like their album they want to sell really quick

I feel you here, and maybe you're right; perhaps they did try this more subdued sound in an effort to reach a greater audience. I don't think it was strictly in that vain, though, if that was their cause: This interview has the band (mainly Alice since, I'm assuming, she's the primary lyricist) discussing the concepts and themes the album sets forth, many of which I would say are much deeper and/or heavier than what a safe audience would appreciate.

[Justthefacts]

Originally Posted by Vanilla

It's not a bad thing that their album is safer, it's just another side of them. In your opinion are they considered a well know duo?

Maybe not "well known", but definitely getting bigger recently. Don't get me wrong people, it's a good album, really good. I was just expecting a masterpiece. Set my standards too high. Easily my favorite electro album this year though, considering the only other one I heard was Justice's sophomore release. Which was a terrible album.

[VocalandDrumGeorge]

Seen them twice now, once at Reading festival 2011 inside a tent which was insane, they completely killed it in a tent. If you get the chance to see them indoors, i would go and do so.
Second time i saw them was this Reading 2012 and this was on the main stage, they were really good on stage, not as good as inside the tent, but still i think if they are ever to headline a festival and play at nighttime they would do very well. The lighting i believe is a strong need for Crystal Castles, same goes for Enter Shikari they need to be given a later slot at reading and make the most out of the lighting they use..

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Originally Posted by Slow Groove

Maybe not "well known", but definitely getting bigger recently. Don't get me wrong people, it's a good album, really good. I was just expecting a masterpiece. Set my standards too high. Easily my favorite electro album this year though, considering the only other one I heard was Justice's sophomore release. Which was a terrible album.

Hehe that's cool, it's important to have a threshold for music.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Originally Posted by VocalandDrumGeorge

Seen them twice now, once at Reading festival 2011 inside a tent which was insane, they completely killed it in a tent. If you get the chance to see them indoors, i would go and do so.
Second time i saw them was this Reading 2012 and this was on the main stage, they were really good on stage, not as good as inside the tent, but still i think if they are ever to headline a festival and play at nighttime they would do very well. The lighting i believe is a strong need for Crystal Castles, same goes for Enter Shikari they need to be given a later slot at reading and make the most out of the lighting they use..

I missed a chance to see them live at the Big Day Out two years ago which I am kicking myself for.

[misspoptart]

I would love to see Crystal Castles live. I am so jealous. I wonder if there's any hope they'll prance on over to Istanbul?


In regards to (III), I can't say I like any of these songs as much as I love Courtship Dating. That song blew me away.

[VocalandDrumGeorge]

check this out, crystal castles know how to party.
CRIM3S & CRYSTAL CASTLES // squat party london - YouTube

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Thanks for that vocal I found it a very entertaining video! I really want to see them live myself.

[VocalandDrumGeorge]

have you heard any music by Crim3s? they're pretty much on the same page as Crystal Castles if you know what i mean...

CRIM3S - BREED - YouTube

[Gucci Little Piggy]

Originally Posted by VocalandDrumGeorge

have you heard any music by Crim3s? they're pretty much on the same page as Crystal Castles if you know what i mean...

CRIM3S - BREED - YouTube

Witch house you mean. Yeah, CRIM3S is nice.