Econoline Crush - The Devil You Know
Grade: A
By Matt Levine
 Hailing from Vancouver, BC, the industrial-tinged rock band Econoline Crush
energetically broadcasts its sometimes dark messages with the use of "programming"
and tremendous dynamism. The band's sophomore effort, The Devil You Know swiftly
runs through territory influenced by Depeche Mode during the "Black Celebration" era,
the Sisters of Mercy, and some of the Cure's darker material with an apocalyptic late-90's twist. Insightful and anthemic, the songs of Econoline Crush greatly involve the
listener. The Devil You Know is one of those inspirational albums that makes you want
to play air guitar and lip sync the vocals of Trevor Hurst, which sound like a cross
between the vocals of Glenn Danzig and Dave Gahan. One of the best albums released
in the United States in 1998 (or in Canada in 1997), Econoline Crush's The Devil You
Know should be in the record collection of every person with a penchant for the dark pop
of the 80's. Although the descendent of many before, Econoline Crush puts it all together
for one of the best albums of the year.
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