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Universal acclaim- based on 140 Ratings
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Positive: 130 out of 140
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Mixed: 3 out of 140
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Negative: 7 out of 140
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EMERJun 10, 2010Crystal Castles est ma vie.
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TonyDJun 8, 2010Unbelievable album. Even better than their first.
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Aug 27, 2010I must say that I'm a little bit disappointed with the new album. They are breaking new ground sonically, but the overall result isn't nearly as good as their fantastic debut. The petite bourgeois in me is annoyed and confused by all the scratching and screaming and is missing the happy 8-bit melodies of Jet Set Willy.
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Jan 7, 2011
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Sep 23, 2010
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Nov 3, 2010This album is like the upgraded version of their last work and t even keeps the same name, which I think is cool, I love almost every song and never have to skip any song when I listen to it. Love Alice so much hope they keep releasing music and already can't wait for their next work.
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Oct 3, 2012Crystal Castles sophomore effort is far from a slump. They take what made their first album so great, and add a polished, refined sound, but still manage to have that lo-fi, edgy sonic noise that only they can make. Do I prefer this album over their first? No. Is it a good album? Absolutely. All In All, Crystal Castles have yet to make a bad album. B+
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Nov 24, 2010I love this album; i listen to this album all the time. I think this is the album of the year. This is number one on my list for best 2010 albums. I love the sound to this album, Crystal Castles is an outstanding band. One of the best Experimental band.
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Jul 26, 2011They have their tricks and use them well. CC decided to make a prettier album than their debut and it shows. Standout track: I'm Made of Chalk, PapaSmear, Celestica.
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Dec 28, 2011smoke weed everyday
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Nov 24, 2011
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Dec 22, 2011
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Oct 3, 2012Using their first album (I) as a gateway drug, Ethan Kath and Alice Glass shape up the digital chaos that they create to give a more defined and matured sound. If you ask anyone who listens to CC to define what their music is, typical words and adjectives are rare to be found. A new kind of beast is created by CC that will leave you curiously desperate for more.
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Sep 21, 2015This album is more psychodelic, more funny, than their debut. Songs like Baptism, Celestica and Year of Silence are catchy! And I love ''Not in Love'' with Robert Smith vocals. I will listen to (III) now.
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Sep 27, 2016I found this album deeper and darker, very impressive work with the lyrics and beats. Baptism and Year of Silence take this to the next level. Masterpiece.
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Dec 29, 2020
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Mar 22, 2021The best album by Crystal Castles! Fainting Spells, Doe Deer, Year Of Silence, Not In Love are amazing songs///
Awards & Rankings
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It’s a middling album that managed to get the best of collective consciousness.
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Q MagazineThe follow-up repeats the trick, scattering dreamy pop between industrial soundscapes. [July 2010, p. 129]
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The second Crystal Castles may not be as immediately and consistently satisfying as their debut, but it shows that the band has more to offer than just an immediately distinctive--and confining--sound.