Shifting gears a little bit there is a mix of female alt artists and pop funk bass tracks mixed into the remaining songs. "Come Back Clean" is a poignant and frankly amazing song feature Emily Haines. Her amazing and tight vocals once again perfectly mix with the music laid down by The Crystal Method.
The album is outstanding and I would say it is one of their best releases in a different way then their past projects. This release is vocal heavy and in the past I have found the artists collaborating with them have not quite meshed perfectly. Perhaps the tight collaboration on this album made the difference?
The production values on the album are top notch with diverse sounds, bass, alternating stereo mixing and transitions coming out your speakers in, well, crystal clarity. The Crystal Method has been making music for a long time and there was a lot of care poured into this album and it shows.
I also have to say that the album art is amazing. The moon full of speakers looks great and the CD itself is recessed in the case and has the same moon motif on it.
The Crystal Method is very tech savvy and is using many mediums to promote this release. You can sample a stream at iLike.com and buy the music from that site as well. It is available in brick and mortar stores and of course iTunes and Amazon music.
If you are an Electronica/Techno fan Divided by Night is an excellent release and well worth lending your ears to for a listen. I am hoping that the boys are back in full force and we can see more mix compilations like Community Service to follow up this excellent release.
Article comments
1 - Josh
This album is unexpectedly fresh and diverse. Sine Language is my favourite track. "You a Packman Bitch on an old Atari, we Grand Theft Auto with a hot Ferrari."