Orgy – Punk Statik Paranoia

Punk Statik Paranoia is Orgy’s third album and the first in four years. Orgy’s last major plink on the global soundscape was “Blue Monday”, a cover of New Order’s classic song from the 80’s. Candyass came and went, as did 2000’s Vapor Transmission.

Overall, I like Punk Statik Paranoia. Orgy has done a good job of maintaining their overall style and personality while presenting new music. The electronic influence is still prevalent with lots of ambient noise filling the tracks, but they never forget the fact that guitar is the focus. Many of the songs kick off with synthesized intros, but when the six-strings kick in you are reminded that this is rock music featuring keyboards, not the other way around. I absolutely love Orgy’s guitar sound. It’s heavy, low, bassy, and processed. The drums are also excellently mixed, adding to the rock ambience.

Punk Statik Paranoia is a bit slower and mellower in places than Orgy’s previous releases, but I’m okay with it. They’ve got a great sound, interesting song arrangements, and I can understand what they’re saying. That’s more than I can say for half the albums I hear these days. It’s a bit more mature than their previous releases, and the band has learned you don’t have to go full speed all the time — of course, when they do (like on “Beautiful Disgrace” and “Ashamed”) it just makes the album that much tastier.

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