TOOTHPASTE (ORANGE VINYL)

Crystal Tides'''' long-awaited debut album Toothpaste is the sound of a band truly coming into their own. Written and recorded
completely independently, the record embodies the spirit of resilience, creativity, and raw honesty that has carried the
Portsmouth outfit through their journey so far. 'We wanted the focus of this album to showcase our independence as a band.
We felt it important, given our journey thus far, that it come from us in as raw form as possible." The seeds of Toothpaste were
planted back in 2022 with rough voice notes on lead singer Billy''''s phone, evolving into a collection of songs that capture both
the band''''s infectious energy and their most personal reflections to date. From collaborative writing sessions in the practice
room to late-night home demos, every track carries the DNA of Crystal Tides'''' unity and determination. Working with long-time
collaborator and producer David Evans, the result is a bold, heartfelt body of work that celebrates their independence while
delivering polished, stadium-ready anthems. The album takes its name from one of its most intimate tracks. Toothpaste was

born out of Billy''''s battle with Ulcerative Colitis, which led to life-changing surgery. A passing joke about naming the album after
the song became a moment of clarity. It's unusual, striking title felt like the only choice, a symbol of the band''''s authenticity and
ability to find meaning even in the unexpected.