Crystal Stilts- In Love With Oblivion ALBUM REVIEW
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Uploaded by theneedledrop on Apr 14, 2011
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On their latest album, Crystal Stilts brings what made their full-length debut great while still adding some extra sounds to the mix.
The tunes here are much more upbeat, and there are a few legit hits that sneak their way into the track list like "Shake the Shackles" and "Through the Floor."
In addition to that, piano and organ show up a lot more, too. They actually grab more attention than the guitar a many of these tracks, creating a lazily smashed back beat that reminds me of the Velvet Underground's "Sister Ray"--which isn't a bad tune to share similarities with, honestly.
The lyrics bring up a lot of surrealist imagery, and the invasive reverb only intensifies the dreamy soundscape.
Though Crystal Stilts wear their influences pretty proudly, there's something about them that keeps me from listening to the influences instead. There's spooky and ominous delivery to their music that just hypnotizes me into pressing the play button again and again.
What do you think of this album? Do you be lovin' it? Do you be hatin' it? Why? Why all the hate? What do you think I should review next, eh?
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FAV TRACKS: THROUGH THE FLOOR, ALIEN RIVERS, FLYING INTO THE SUN, SHAKE THE SHACKLES, INVISIBLE CITY, BLOOD BARONS
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my cousin is the guitarist in this band.
9 months ago 26
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I <3 Cal.
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Feels a bit like The Doors to my wife and I...We like it. 7/10
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"Ya fuckin' shithead." -Cal
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@BillyandBarry Tell your cousin that he's awesome.
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This is a brilliant review. You obviously put lots of thought and effort into it and it shows and pays off for me. Congrats
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Cara huevo
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@2daewoo4u i definitely agree about the swans
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dude, this review is so on point, especially the parts about every song sounding like fragments of 'sister ray'. it's that distorted organ doing its job! awesome review, and thanks for also taking the time to review my band (Young Adults)'s LP on yr blog. respect! -Chris/YA
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carrot.
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/watch?v=19g5ScBOn7U&feature=r
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Reminds me of the swans meets some retro 70s-80s band.
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@bigbabyjesus12 'tis a good word
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