Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles

Name: Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles
Brand: El Cuartito Records
Price: 48.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$48.00

Crystal Castles (2008) is the debut studio album by the Canadian electronic duo Crystal Castles, composed of Ethan Kath and Alice Glass. Released on March 18, 2008, the record became a defining entry in the late-2000s electronic and experimental scene, blending 8-bit chiptune sounds, lo-fi distortion, and punk-inspired vocals into a chaotic yet hypnotic soundscape. Many tracks, such as Untrust Us, Crimewave (a collaboration with HEALTH), and Alice Practice, originated from earlier demos that had circulated online and gained a cult following. The album was praised for its raw energy, abrasive production, and its influence on the emerging wave of electroclash and witch house aesthetics. Its mix of glitchy synths, distorted beats, and emotionally distant yet volatile vocals helped solidify Crystal Castles as one of the most distinctive and influential electronic acts of their era.

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