Crusades

The Plastic Constellations | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 12, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Frenchkiss
• ASIN: B000CCZQH8
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,207 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

This edition comes with an exclusive (and rocking!) bonus live video clip. The Plastic Constellations are a one of a kind - a punk band that rock like mothers! 'Crusades' is a rock record with more angles than an isosceles triangle! If the idea of a "poppier Fugazi" excites you, give this one a spin. And keep your fists high.! 'Crusades' is the new album from Minneapolis-based quartet, The Plastic Constellations. TPC are unique - they have been together for over a decade, yet still boast a lineup all in their early 20s. The age overlap gives TPC their edge, producing a sharp fist-in-the-air fusion of exuberant, anthemic punk pop and faux-stadium rock, matched with the incredible angular chops of seasoned pros. They have not missed a weekly rehearsal for over a decade! Oh, that's tight! --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This album is incredible., February 1, 2006

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j-j-jordan (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crusades (Audio CD)

Too many influences to mention but these guys have a style all their own. This album is seriously incredible. The most recent band I can compare them to is Bear Vs Shark. Same kind of attitude. Same kind of balls to the wall, take no crap, kick everyone's ass, sort of vibe. "Ghost in the House" is quite possibly one of the most enjoyable songs I've heard in a very long time. And thank the lord people are starting to take notice. They were Spin.com's band of the day (2/1/2006). These guys are rad, do yourself a favor and just listen to the album.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best CD's I've ever put ear to., January 29, 2006

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ZenFrog (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crusades (Audio CD)

No joke. This isn't one of those random week-long obsessions, either.

The only problem with it that I can see is that it's too short. Only 10 tracks of awesomeness... leaves you hanging there. It's not one of those albums based on like 2 songs and a bunch of fillers, though. Nope. Part of what makes it an incredible CD is that it's one of the few nowdays that sortave flows, portrays a musical story (not in lyrics, but... it's not a random jumble of songs, and it's not one big song split into different parts) that grips you in the first 5 seconds and has you begging for more in the last few. I don't know how to describe their sound... words can't really do it justice. Try theplasticconstellatuons.com for MP3's.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This album is fantastic, February 23, 2006

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B. Wang (Cambridge, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crusades (Audio CD)

I think the focus on the typical criticisms of homogeneity of sound and volume has been misinterpreted. It is the development of a sound that they can call their own, with the amps turned up and lips swallowing the mic. They continue to embrace a medium of ear busting, anthemic, stadium riff rock but have concurrently condensed it into engaging, compelling, and slightly atonal melodies. Coupled with lugubrious bridges and transitions, urgent hooks, and an urban lyricism, this is 35 minutes I'd gladly put on repeat.

My personal favorite song on this album: men in dark times (this is 4 simultaneous songs, in under 4 minutes).

And for those who are fortunate to have the quartet swing through your city, you would be remiss to not catch them.