"Īs for the female vocals on new song 'Frail', Kath would only say that it's "a girl named Edith. They are known for their melancholic lo-fi sound and their explosive live shows. I wished her the best because despite everything, I'll always love her and sincerely want her to do well and be happy. They are named after the lyrics 'The fate of the world is safe in Crystal Castles' and 'Crystal Castles, the source of all power' both from the theme song for She-Ra's fortress. "I didn't belittle her or make any derogatory comments, I was acknowledging what she had already said herself. When asked why he made the statement in the first place, Kath said, "I meant no harm to her, I was referring to her recent statements in i-D magazine that she left the band so she can finally 'be herself'" she was 'living a lie' in CC and she was ready to own her own darkness.' As we fall into sequence And we're eating our young Remain silent and still for modesty When the splints have been broken And they can't help you now Do you pray with your eyes closed naturally Follow me to nowhere Woven with the utmost care If I'm lost please don't find me If I drown let me sink We descended from no one With a wink When it's cold outside hold me Don't hold me When I choose to. Lyrics to Suffocation song by CRYSTAL CASTLES: We ignore refused consent animals do not repent courtesy to intervene weathered down my selfish need. In a new interview with Pitchfork, Kath explained, "When I realized it came off as shade, I pulled it because I have no desire to throw any shade, I really do wish her the best." people often gave her credit for my lyrics and that was fine, i didn’t care. Manipulative statements about my contributions to the band only reinforce the decision I made to move on to other things Not In Love, Vanished, Crimewave, Vietnam, Magic Spells, Knights, Air War, Leni, Lovers Who Uncover, Violent Youth, Reckless, Year of Silence, Intimate, 1991, Good Time, Violent Dreams etc.). I was a founding member of crystal castles and shaped the sound and aesthetic from the very beginning Glass subsequently took to Twitter to respond to his comments, which he has since deleted.įor the record, i wrote almost all of the lyrics in my former band and the vast majority of the vocal melodies people often gave her credit for my lyrics and that was fine, i didn't care." Not In Love, Vanished, Crimewave, Vietnam, Magic Spells, Knights, Air War, Leni, Lovers Who Uncover, Violent Youth, Reckless, Year of Silence, Intimate, 1991, Good Time, Violent Dreams etc.). But by going light on oppressive darkness, Crystal Castles have allowed their obvious skill for writing dramatic pop with weird inflections twinkle through, helped along by more. it should be rewarding for her considering she didn't appear on Crystal Castles' best known songs. Penultimate track Intimate shows they can still brood and kick dust with the sulkiest of punk kids, roaring with the white noise of indignation and screeching wildly. i think it can be empowering for her to be in charge of her own project. "I wish my former vocalist the best of luck in her future endeavors. Along with the track, he also posted (and later deleted) a statement to his Facebook page regarding Glass and her departure from the band.