Punk Statik Paranoia
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Punk Statik Paranoia is the third album by the synth rock band Orgy
. It was released on February 24, 2004.
The album's style is a big departure from the industrial and electronic sound that was present in Candyass
and Vapor Transmission
, leaning more to a nu-metal sound similar to bands like Korn
and Linkin Park
. It is also the first Orgy album to feature occasional screaming vocals. Upon its release it was heavily rejected by long-time Orgy fans and sharply divided the fanbase.
Orgy (band)
Orgy is an American synth rock band formed in 1996, from Los Angeles, California. Orgy described their music as "death pop".-History:Orgy was formed in 1996 by vocalist Jay Gordon and guitarist Ryan Shuck. Bassist Paige Haley, guitarist Amir Derakh, and drummer Bobby Hewitt soon completed the line-up...
. It was released on February 24, 2004.
The album's style is a big departure from the industrial and electronic sound that was present in Candyass
Candyass
Candyass is the debut album of the rock band Orgy. It was released on August 18, 1998.- Track listing :# "Social Enemies" – 4:05# "Stitches" – 3:18# "Dissention" – 3:31# "Platinum" – 3:42# "Fetisha" – 4:02# "Fiend" – 4:29# "Blue Monday" – 4:26...
and Vapor Transmission
Vapor Transmission
Vapor Transmission is the second album by American synthrock band Orgy. It was released on October 10, 2000.Some packages of this album included an enhanced CD that contained a demo version of the song "Stitches," a remix, and a video for the single "Fiction ." The aforementioned single received...
, leaning more to a nu-metal sound similar to bands like Korn
Korn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
and Linkin Park
Linkin Park
Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum in several other countries...
. It is also the first Orgy album to feature occasional screaming vocals. Upon its release it was heavily rejected by long-time Orgy fans and sharply divided the fanbase.
Sales and chart performance
Punk Statik Paranoia debuted at #11 on the Billboard Independent Albums Chart. The album sold 5,353 copies during its first week of release.Track listing
- "Beautiful Disgrace" – 4:13
- "Vague" – 4:52
- "Ashamed" – 4:03
- "Make Up Your Mind" – 4:00
- "Leave Me Out" – 3:53
- "The Obvious" – 4:12
- "Inside My Head" – 4:16
- "Pure" – 3:47
- "Can't Take This" – 4:15