It remains a good combination: an idiosyncratic producer and an interesting singer. Crystal Castles' crazy music comes from the sound wizard Ethan Kath and the serene singer Alice Glass. These Canadians got to know each other as teenagers, recorded a few songs and lost sight of each other. The positive response to their music then brought them back together. This fairytale biography continues with
… two successful records that made Crystal Castles stars in the international underground. Third album III continues happily. Or should we actually say 'sinister'? The songs are quite dark in tone and float on uncomfortable sounds. Surely no real squirrels or elephants have been abused for the twisted Nibble & Chatter-voices of Kerosene or the maniacal honking of Affection, but it is clear that Crystal Castles shows quite a bit of ingenuity. Some people call this type of music Intelligent Dance Music, for want of a better term. In any case, Crystal Castles makes electronic music that you don't necessarily want to dance to, but have to listen to in amazement. (JE)more
