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Crystals

Electric Callboy · 2015

39 min · 13 tracks · metalcore · post-hardcore · comedy rock

A frenetic blend of metalcore and electronic beats layered with humorous, tongue-in-cheek lyrics.

Why this album works

'Crystals' became notable for its incorporation of humor into heavy music, resonating with fans and contributing to the rise of the electronicore subgenre. The album received positive reviews from various outlets, helping solidify Electric Callboy's position as a leading act in the German metal scene and influencing subsequent bands to blend comedic elements with heavier sounds.
Best for
steady mid-tempo energy spikes humorous undertones throughout tracks engaging sing-along choruses
Context
When 'Crystals' was released in March 2015, Electric Callboy (then Eskimo Callboy) was still establishing their unique sound following their debut album 'Bury Me in Vegas' (2013). This album marked a transition toward a more polished production style, showcasing the band's growth within the electronicore genre while gaining recognition in the German music scene.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Pitch Blease 3:18
  • 2 Baby (T.U.M.H.) 3:14
  • 3 My Own Summer 3:41
  • 4 Kill Your Idols Standout 3:53
  • 5 Ritual 0:33
  • 6 Monster Standout 2:55
  • 7 Best Day 3:57
  • 8 2 Fat 2 Furious 3:46
  • 9 F.D.M.D.H. 1:48
  • 10 Paradise in Hell 3:18
  • 11 Crystals Standout 3:38
  • 12 Walk on the Thin Line 3:52
  • 13 Closure 1:09

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