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Crystal Castles Glitch Electro Chiptune Synth-pop 2008 Europe
Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles flac album
  • Performer Crystal Castles
  • Title Crystal Castles
  • Date of release 2008
  • Country Europe
  • Style Glitch, Electro, Chiptune, Synth-pop
  • Other formats MP3 MPC XM DTS FLAC MP4 WAV
  • Genre Electronic
  • Size MP3 1807 mb
  • Size FLAC 1498 mb
  • Rating: 4.1
  • Votes: 265
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Crystal Castles is the debut studio album by Canadian electronic music duo Crystal Castles; at the time of its release, the group consisted of producer Ethan Kath and singer Alice Glass. The two met each other in 2004 and both had an interest in noise music acts like AIDS Wolf

III (stylized as (III)) is the third studio album by Canadian electronic music duo Crystal Castles, released on November 7, 2012 by Fiction Records and Polydor Records. Production was handled by Ethan Kath, with additional production by Jacknife Lee. Produced entirely by Ethan Kath, III was recorded in Berlin and Warsaw, and mixed in London. The album addresses the theme of oppression, with the musicians using different pedals and keyboards to create a diverse "palette of sound".

Crystal Castles is a Canadian electronic music group formed in 2006 in Toronto, Ontario by songwriter/producer Ethan Kath and songwriter/vocalist Alice Glass. Crystal Castles are known for their chaotic live shows and lo-fi melancholic homemade productions. They released many limited vinyl singles between 2006 and 2007 before releasing a trilogy of critically acclaimed albums between 2008 and 2012.

Crystal Castles Official Forum New album "AMNESTY (l)" out now. Vinyl/CD includes bonus track "Kept". All band's proceeds from album will be donated to Amnesty International. AMNESTY (l): 01 Femen 02 Fleece 03 Char 04 Enth 05 Sadist 06 Teach Her How to Hunt 07 Chloroform 08 Frail 09 Concrete 10 Ornament 11 Kept 12 Their Kindness Is Charade.

They are named after the lyrics "The fate of the world is safe in Crystal Castles" and "Crystal Castles, the source of all power" both from the theme song for She-Ra's fortress. They are known for their melancholic lo-fi sound and their explosive live shows. Their debut album was included in NME's "Top 50 Albums of the Decade".

Ethan Kath and Alice Glass formed Crystal Castles in 2004. Their compositions include noisy, experimental and often beautiful dance music. Earlier lyrics are often vocal samples. Amnesty (I) was released on August 19, 2016.

III by Crystal Castles, released 07 November 2012 1. Plague 2. Kerosene 3. Wrath Of God 4. Affection 5. Pale Flesh 6. Sad Eyes 7. Insulin 8. Transgender 9. Violent Youth 10. Telepath 11. Mercenary 12. Child I Will Hurt Yo. Bowie/Cohen covers as electronics swathed in layers of gauze, gilded with Zohra Atash's soprano: a look back, a look forward. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 25, 2017. MAYa & Tolga Baklacioglu - Kına by MAYa & Tolga Baklacioglu. NYC artist MAYa and Turkish producer Tolga Baklacioglu team up, making experimental atmospheric techno with deeply personal aspects. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 23, 2019.

Tracklist Hide Credits

1 Untrust Us
Written-by [Sample] – DFA 1979*
 3:06
2 Alice Practice
Recorded By [Vocals] – Matthew Wagner
 2:41
3 Crimewave (Crystal Castles Vs. Health)
Written-by [Sample] – HEALTH
4:18
4 Magic Spells 6:07
5 XXZXCUZX Me 1:54
6 Air War
Lyrics By – James JoyceWritten-by [Sample] – Luciano Berio
 4:12
7 Courtship Dating
Backing Vocals [Background Screaming] – HEALTH Recorded By [Additional Vocals] – Alex Bonenfant
 3:30
8 Good Time
Written-by [Sample] – Drinking Electricity
 2:56
9 1991 1:54
10 Vanished
Written-by [Sample] – Van She
 4:03
11 Knights 3:14
12 Love And Caring 2:19
13 Through The Hosiery 3:07
14 Reckless 3:28
15 Black Panther 2:57
16 Tell Me What To Swallow
Recorded By [Recorded With] – Alex Bonenfant
 2:17

Credits

  • Artwork By [Inside Illustration] – Trevor Brown
  • Layout – Mikey Apples
  • Mastered By – Nils*
  • Mixed By – Alex Bonenfant (tracks: 11, 16), E. Kath* (tracks: 3, 6, 16), Lazar Nesic (tracks: 3, 6), Lexxx (tracks: 1, 4, 7 to 10, 13 to 15)
  • Music By – Ethan Kath
  • Photography By [Cover Photo] – Stuart Pillinger
  • Producer [Vocals] – Crystal Castles (tracks: 5, 12, 13), E. Kath* (tracks: 7, 13), Matthew Wagner (tracks: 5, 12), Squeak E. Clean (tracks: 7, 13, 15)
  • Producer, Written-By – E. Kath*
  • Vocals – Alice Glass
  • Written-By – A. Glass* (tracks: 2, 5, 7, 12, 13, 15, 16)

Notes

Track 1 contains a sample of "Dead Womb" by Death From Above 1979 (used with permission).
Track 4 contains a sample of "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five.
Track 6 contains a sample of Luciano Berio's "Thema-Omaggio A Joyce."
Track 8 contains a sample of "Good Times (Dance Mix)" by Drinking Electricity.
Track 10 contains a sample of the vocals and melody of "Sex City" as written and performed by Van She (used with permission).

Tracks 2, 5, & 12 are unmixed.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 5 021456 154401

Other versions

Category Artist Title (Format) Label Category Country Year
451.1200.028, DIFB 1200 CD, none Crystal Castles Crystal Castles ‎(CD, Album) [PIAS] Recordings, Different, Last Gang Records, Lies Records 451.1200.028, DIFB 1200 CD, none Europe 2008
none Crystal Castles Crystal Castles ‎(CDr, Album, Promo) Universal Music Publishing Group none US 2008
CDPRO LG26193 Crystal Castles Crystal Castles ‎(CD, Album, Promo, Wat) Last Gang Records CDPRO LG26193 Canada 2008
CTX396CD Crystal Castles Crystal Castles ‎(CD, Album, Dig) Lies Records CTX396CD Australia & New Zealand 2008
none Crystal Castles Crystal Castles ‎(17xFile, AAC, Album, VBR) Last Gang Records none US 2008


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