Thirteen years since their last record, Crime in Stereo are back with their latest album, House & Trance, out October 27 via Pure Noise Records.
Sonically and lyrically, the album is a reflection of the inner turmoil the members have experienced, especially as a result of what they have witnessed within our current society. Although not intending to be overtly political, much of the lyrics naturally unraveled in that way due to the band’s attention to the current state of the union.
“It’s so exhausting being a reasonable human being in 2023 in the United States of America. It’s exhausting looking around and being like, ‘What’s the fucking matter with you people?'” says vocalist Kristian Hallbert. “I’m not taking ludicrous positions on extreme political outlooks. It’s just like, ‘Hey, can you stop tearing those babies away from their parents and putting them in cages?’ Is that an outlandish position to take? Can people have healthcare? Can people not get shot in school or in church or at the goddamn mall or in a movie theater?’ But you say things like that and then other people are like, ‘Oh, you’re taking a political position.’ It’s so fucking insulting on a human level.”
Using that rage and passion, Crime in Stereo’s House & Trace is a truly authentic reintroduction to the band.
Preorder the album here.
Photo courtesy of Crime in Stereo
