Crystal Castles - Vanished

Single Review by Jason Morton | 22 Jul 2008
Single title: Vanished
Artist: Crystal Castles
Label: Different
Release date: 21 Jul

It seemed the norm for a while that, in rock music, a band would release a few heavier hitting tracks as singles, then try to lure in doubters with a softer ballad, showcasing a different side of the band. While definitely not a˜rock" band, Crystal Castles have their fair share of heavy hitting tracks. Vanished is not one of them. It appears with velvety vocals from multi-instrumentalist Ethan Kath (in favor of the oft-shrieking Alice Glass) over an upbeat but not pounding Atari beat, resulting in one of the most subdued songs on the Castles' raucous debut. The single's dark pop leanings have their charms, but the lack of gusto may not sit well with fans of previous singles. [Jason Morton]


Video: 'Vanished'

http://www.crystalcastles.cc