Photo by Jo Bongard

White Denim released two singles titled “Crystal Bullets” and “King Tears” in late July, but when the tracks were released as physical copies titled Crystal Bullets / King Tears to record stores there was a surprise. A week ahead of the release date, stores discovered that the 12″ single was actually a full surprise album, only available on vinyl, packaged as the original 12″ but with the full album on the record itself.

“Crystal Bullets” was originally described upon its release, “[as a song] inspired by the groove of the great Bernard Purdie and the signature chopped and screwed production techniques of Houston, Texas’ late great DJ Screw. The final minute features the most sublime harmonized sax solo you’ll ever hear, leaving you wishing this was more than just a 2 track 12-inch…“

Crystal Bullets / King Tears is now available at record stores.

Read Relix‘s story on White Denim here.

Watch the video for “Crystal Bullets” below.