Penance Soiree

by The Icarus Line

Penance Soiree cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 2 May 2004
  • Label: V2
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 53:49
  • Community rating: 3.91/5 from 7 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Moving away from the frantic screamo of their debut, the Los Angeles quintet embraced a sleazier, blues-drenched approach to noise rock on this second full-length. The recording sessions were famously volatile, resulting in a dark, drug-addled atmosphere that permeates the heavy distortion and Joe Cardamone's sneering vocals. It is often cited as a cornerstone of the early 2000s art-punk resurgence in Southern California.

Genres

Descriptors: Sleazy, Abrasive, Confrontational, Moody, ferocious, noisy, abrasive, loud, unpolished

Tracklist

  1. Up Against the Wall Motherfuckers (4:27)
  2. Spit On It (1:53)
  3. On the Lash (4:00)
  4. Caviar (3:15)
  5. Spike Island (3:45)
  6. Kiss Like Lizards (4:46)
  7. Getting Bright At Night (9:07)
  8. Big Sleep (5:15)
  9. White Devil (2:56)
  10. Meatmaker (2:10)
  11. Virgin Velcro (3:13)
  12. Seasick (6:27)
  13. Party the Baby Off (2:30)

Credits

  • Joe Cardamone - lyrics by, performer
  • Alvin Deguzman - performer
  • Don Devore - performer
  • Jeff Watson - performer
  • Jon Wahl - saxophone
  • Dirty Little Louis - performer [pulse]

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