Panopticon [VHT09] by Petrified Entity
Petrified Entity (the coldwave/ebm/gothic techno project of Tony Gloom, hailing from Richmond, Virginia) is an incredibly prolific, ever-evolving artist, having released five full albums, an EP, and several singles within the span of a year.
It is a beautiful crystalline vision, brought to life through a cold lens which brings that vision into sharpest, magnified focus.
Tony Gloomβs demonstrated grasp of chord progressions and transitions interweave many layered textures of synths, guitar, drums, and vocals to creates an immersive lush yet minimal soundscape.
Vocally, Petrified Entity has a signature spoken-word style. Thematically, Petrified Entity grapples with common threads of dissociation and alienation, and how these deeply personal aspects of self intersect with themes of power and disenfranchisement within broader society. The interplay of these themes with overt meditations on the metaphysical makes Petrified Entity something very special: a project willing to consider the metaphysical basis of power and self. π§Ώ π
Panopticon introduces a significant amount of welcome experimentation - the use of different lyrical styles and more complex and intricate musical motifs creating more sonic differentiation between songs than seen on the previous albums. Characterized by background melodies reminiscent of Floodland-era Sisters of Mercy, Tony Gloom weaves together multi-instrumental interpretations of multiple melodic lines which really boost the atmosphere on this album.
Limited to 12 standalone copies; each comes with a Petrified Entity marble bust patch.
Please support Petrified Entity directly at https://petrifiedentity.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: @petrifiedentity
Tracklist
| 1. | Panopticon | 4:51 |
| 2. | Burn | 4:54 |
| 3. | Hole | 5:05 |
| 4. | Lost My Mind | 3:12 |
| 5. | Another Level | 5:25 |
| 6. | Socialize | 5:04 |
| 7. | The End | 4:34 |
| 8. | The Death Song | 3:34 |
| 9. | On The Way Out | 5:24 |
| 10. | Welcome | 3:49 |
Credits
License
All rights reserved.
π¦β€οΈβπ₯ βπ€π«π¦π±π¦π«π€ π π‘ππ―π¨ π£π©ππͺπ’ π±π¬ π¦π©π©π²πͺπ¦π«ππ±π’ π©π’π°π°-π±π―π¬π‘ πππ±π₯π° π¬π£ π€π¬π±π₯π¦π πͺπ²π°π¦π π·οΈπ
π₯ Queer nonbinary-run
π₯ Always DIY and independent
π₯ Run with anti-oppression and total liberation in mind
π₯ Please send submissions to violethourtransmissions@gmail.com
π₯ Please feel free to inquire about shipping quotes