Crimewave (song)
| "Crimewave" | ||||
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| Single by Crystal Castles vs. Health | ||||
| from the album Crystal Castles | ||||
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| Released | August 13, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2006; The Exchange, Maidstone, England | |||
| Genre | Electronic, chiptune | |||
| Length | 4:18 | |||
| Label | Last Gang, PIAS | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ethan Kath, Benjamin Miller, Jake Duzsik, John Famiglietti, Jupiter Keyes | |||
| Producer(s) | Ethan Kath | |||
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"Crimewave" is a song performed by Canadian experimental band Crystal Castles from Crystal Castles' self-titled debut album Crystal Castles. It was first released to music blogs in 2006. It was released physically on limited 7" vinyl on August 13, 2007 by Trouble Records, accompanied by the B-side "XxzxcuZx Me". The song is a re-working of the Health track of the same name written by the band members of Health for their eponymous debut album. It was re-written by Ethan Kath of Crystal Castles. Kath also produced the re-worked track. The song contains prominent electro and chiptune musical characteristics.
"Crimewave" achieved critical praise from most contemporary music critics. Critics complimented the song's originality and the emotion it brought to the electronic music scene. The single was accompanied by a music video upon its re-release in 2008.