Listen: 1. Arctic Monkeys TRKRVW: 2. Zeroh MP3s: 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 abo
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