Static.:EP #1
- Flux
- Truth Be Told
- Turmoil
- Flux (Happy Piano Mix)
- Liverspot
This debut release by Static. is definitely striving for a more commercial
Industrial feel comparable to such acts as Nine Inch Nails and Machines of
Loving Grace. Clean production, pop songwriting elements, and a very aurally
appealing vocalist all help complete this agenda. However there are just enough
non-standard musical elements presents on the EP to keep it from being
considered a clone act that is trying to stand on the shoulders of giants.
Musically, Static. is a guitar crossover band who does an excellent job of
keeping the electronics in the front of the mix and relegating the guitar to a
rhythm position only thereby allowing the programming and sequencing to shine
through. Lyrically, Justin Chia reminds me a great deal of Trent Reznor. He
utilizes the same personal oriented lyrical influences and vocal style that has
made Trent such a passionate singer. Overall not a bad release, but the band
could really benefit from finding it's own identity and shying away from it's
musical influences.
Static. is: Justin Chia
Contact:
Static.
15920 SW Bridle Hills Dr
Beaverton, OR 97007
E-mail: asauce@easystreet.com
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