Alice is a bit of a loose canon. Her Wiki is brief, but reveals a little of her history.
As “not cool” as it may be to ponder about an artist’s future demise – whether it be their musical and/or actual demise – it’s hard to think about Alice Glass without wondering if she’s the “live hard, die young” type.
So I’m just wondering what would happen to the Crystal Castles if Alice was taken out of the equation?
It’s clear that Ethan’s choice of front woman was nothing short of brilliant. But could the Castles go on with a different lead lady?
Here’s what I’m thinking. If Alice has to be replaced, I nominate Uffie.
Uffie has been an alternative celebrity for a few years now, has a cute voice, loves to party, and even though she has the potential to make good music (see “Tthhee Ppaarrttyy“) she still hasn’t released any good solo material on Ed Banger.
What do you think, could Uffie lead the Castles?
And would Ethan’s music actually make Uffie worthwhile.. musically that is?
The keen electro-nerds probably remember this Uffie sample/remix/song by the Castles:
MP3: Crystal Castles “Make It Hot” (ft. Uffie)
4 Comments
March 6, 2009 at 3:07 am
to be perfectly honest i dnt think anyone could replace alice i mean her voice is excellent and her history makes her even cooler
March 27, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I think Ethan can make anyone sound great! I listened to Ttthhee Ppaarrttyy and it’s ok but the Crysatl Castles version of Make it hot is amazing. Ethan can turn ordinary into extraordinary! I’m sure it does not matter who Ethan works with, it will still sound good, but Alice is O.G Crystal Castles and I think everyone likes it that way.
April 23, 2009 at 7:20 am
I would say that he picked Alice the way he did so he can go get another when she crashes. There is no shortage of young women on the streets and sadly I’ve made the mistake of paying to see one live. I love your edge Alice, but you are a performer, that is how you pay for whatever is is that makes you want to go to sleep in the middle of your shows. I think Ethan needs something new, perhaps mexican.
October 22, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Official video of pop the glock:
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