{"title":"Crystal Stilts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrystal Stilts is an American post punk band hailing from Brooklyn, New York City. With their formation in 2003, they have established themselves as a prominent force in the music scene. Known for their unique sound and captivating performances, Crystal Stilts continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith influences ranging from 1960s garage rock to psychedelic pop, Crystal Stilts has crafted a distinct sound that sets them apart from other bands. Their music combines catchy melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a mesmerizing experience for listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving released several critically acclaimed albums and EPs over the years, Crystal Stilts has garnered a dedicated fan base and received praise from both fans and critics alike. Their live shows are known for their energy and raw emotion, leaving audiences craving more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alight-of-night","title":"Alight Of Night","description":"\u003cp\u003efinally a uk release on angular. brooklyn is awash with a new generation and that new generation can do no wrong - just check the vivian girls, pains of being pure at heart, cause co-motion and crystal stilts. the early singles were paranoid, moody, druggy and skuzzy perfect slices of vinyl but they are nothing on this, their debut album. crystal stilts (now augmented by former vivian girls drummer frankie) have deservedly been the topic if a huge amount of internet \/ blog buzz lately, and 'alight of night' illustrates why the attention is so well-deserved. blending together influences as correct and far-ranging as velvet underground, early mary chain, suicide, first-wave english post-punk (factory, rough trade) and early, weird flying nun bands (think pin group, plagal grind), crystal stilts have created a totally unique sound that's dark and melodic, primal but still poppy, elemental and timeless but also bang up-to-date. mysterious and totally compelling, 'alight of night' digs deep into the foundation material of post-punk pop and mines diamonds of classic simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50410417357131,"sku":"310089","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/54b6c94a-458c-41ab-877e-43598d4f2dbe_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726640939"},{"product_id":"in-love-with-oblivion","title":"In Love With Oblivion","description":"\u003cp\u003eback in 2008, a lot of heads turned to clock crystal stilts' 'alight of night', the brooklyn-based band's first album after a string of here-today-gone-tomorrow singles and eps. it wasn't exactly a surprise - crystal stilts felt like part of a new age dawning; part of underground collectives and random, crazy groups who'd rediscovered the joys of noise-pop and set about creating their own creations - but there was something unique about crystal stilts, something hermetic yet gorgeous about the world they created. with their new album, 'in love with oblivion', they stretch things further still, honing their songcraft and indulging their more strung-out sides, full of elliptical verses and perfectly chiming guitars, cranky pop organs and the punkest of rhythms. it's a perfect blend of pop smarts and beguiling experiment. and as with all good pop bands, crystal stilts not only look cool and sound great: they also listen hard. but if crystal stilts are scholarly about pop, they don't wear their knowledge heavily. the best songs on 'in love with oblivion' are effortless, rapturous - 'through the floor' burns on fevered energy; 'silver sun' kisses the air with a beautiful stream of jangle guitar; 'alien rivers' is a spooked, psychedelic requiem, roughly opal's 'happy nightmare baby' plus 14 iced bears' 'mother sleep' multiplied by victor dimisich band. 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