ORANGE - Phoenix is power-pop punk
Orange, LA’s punk rock outfit will be releasing their upcoming album PHOENIX on September 15th via Hellcat Records.
As the follow-up to the band’s second album, the 2007 release Escape from L.A., Phoenix sees Orange’s return out of its own ashes to triumphantly produce their best album to date.
“Not many people know this, but a year ago Orange was pretty much done,” said frontman and bassist JOE DEXTER about the recent departure of the band’s original rhythm section. “The whole thing just felt kind of over, but I couldn’t let that stop me.” Instead of calling it quits, Dexter and drummer ZAK GLOSSERMAN invited musicians BRENDAN MINDED (lead guitar) and PERRY LADISH (rhythm guitar) to join Orange, creating a newer, brighter, fresher band.
Produced by Gavin MacKillop (PIL, Sugarcult, MXPX, Toad the Wet Sprocket) and recorded at Mad Dog Studios in Burbank, CA, the 12-track Phoenix sees Orange broadening their spectrum and drawing on diverse influences to stretch themselves musically and lyrically, mixing genres and creating a unique sound most notable on the first single “Standing Still.” The band still knows how to have fun, however, and old school Orange fans definitely won’t be disappointed by “Everything I Need,” “Happening Today” and “Sunday Night.” All three tracks are laced with outstanding choruses and all are utterly anthemic and optimistic, while The Clash-influenced rocker “Desperation” shows a darker side of Dexter.
The album closes with a powerful cover of Lou Reed’s classic “Perfect Day” which sums up the entire record. Phoenix takes you on a wonderful journey from start to finish—one that even the toughest of hearts will be more than excited to take again and again.
Tracklisting
01 Each Other
02 Standing Still
03 Everything I Need
04 Never Going Out Again
05 Hold Onto Your Heart
06 I Wish
07 Desperation
08 Happening Today
09 Catching Up
10 Fall Into The Sky
11 Sunday Night
12 Perfect Day
