Amoeba has become synonymous with music and movie expertise, from the arcane to the popular. Our staff consists of the most passionate connoisseurs of all cultural explorations, from the people who check your bag to the folks who buy your used goods at the front counter! We asked all Amoebites to list their top five favorite releases from the first half of 2009 and beyond!


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Crystal Castles
Crystal Castles
(Last Gang Records)
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Crystal Castles have amassed a cult following through their uncompromising and intense delivery. The Toronto-based duo has attracted much attention from those trying to pigeonhole the band as leaders for subgenres like “8-bit” and “nu-rave,” however their nihilist aesthetic and diverse body of work suggests their intentions and potential transcend.








