*Guest Editor Pick
After the recent departure of enthusiastic singer Alice Glass, Crystal Castles have announced the details for their fourth album titled ‘Amnesty (I)’.
Despite a recent spat between the two, Glass claiming her ex band mate was “manipulative”, Ethan Kath has elected to continue as CC.
Due out on 19th August via Fiction Records, many hope this album will be a return to form for Crystal Castles. For some fans, the absolute best of the duo was all the way back in 2008. Their self-titled debut was dark and abrasive, featuring tracks like “Untrust Us”, “Courtship Dating” and the slightly disturbing “Alice Practice”.
Recruiting new singer Edith Frances in the process, their latest single “Char” was featured as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record recently. It’s a pulsating and ethereal piece of electronica, seeped in replay value; extremely addictive. It’s certainly confirmed a new dawn for the project without the disgruntled Canadian, whose solo career is yet to take flight.
Track Listing for ‘Amnesty (I)’
- Femen
- Fleece
- Char
- Enth
- Sadist
- Teach Her How To Hunt
- Chloroform
- Frail
- Concrete
- Ornament
- Kept
- Their Kindness Is Charade
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