Crystal Castles

I'm not sure if I have already written a blog about this group, but I don't think I have. But if that isn't the case, then I'm terribly sorry. Crystal Castles is a very intriguing band to me. They have a great electronic/dance sound which I really love. And unlike a lot of electronic groups, they actually have somewhat decent vocals. A lot of their songs have that video game sound, where they make all of these beeps, boops, etc. I don't especially like those songs, but when the male of the group, Ethan Kath, sings, the songs are really great. His voice kind of sounds like those from the 80's hair-metal era, which I know many people hate, but I personally enjoy. I really like the song "Vanished" off of their first album, titled Crystal Castles.

But other than this song, I'm not a big fan of their first album. But I do like their second album. It has the same electronic sound, just not as much of the video game sounds are present. Off of their second album, I love the song "Not in Love." This song actually has some literary merit because it somewhat talks about a story. One thing I particularly like in this song if the fact that there is a building affect. The verses of the song are much quieter, but as you come closer to the chorus of the song, the intensity builds and then during the chorus, there is an explosion of sound and beat.

One thing I also noticed that I don't normally notice is their album cover off of their second album Crystal Castles II. It is really eerie and creepy because the girl is in front of graves. And she looks like one of those child demons in the horror movies. I think rather than being creative and different, it came off rather creepy. But it definitely makes the viewer/listener question what it is and what is its purpose and how it relates to the album, which is the point, I guess.