Candyass Explained
Candyass is the debut album by American industrial rock band Orgy. It was released on August 18, 1998.[1] [2]
Critical reception
The Baltimore Sun wrote: "Whether through the ominous crunch of 'Social Enemies' or the frenzied thrum of 'Fiend', Orgy knows how to use its artfully distorted sound to stunning effect, evoking a world of anomie and unease with each verse and chorus."[3]
Singles
- "Blue Monday" release date: February 9, 1999
- "Stitches" release date: November 23, 1999
Personnel
- Jay Gordon – vocals, programming, additional synthesizers
- Ryan Shuck – rhythm guitar
- Amir Derakh – lead guitar, additional engineering
- Paige Haley – bass
- Bobby Hewitt – drums
- Chad Fridirici – engineering, mixing on "Gender", pro-tool editing
- Josh Abraham – production, additional engineering, programming, additional synthesizers
- Dave Ogilvie – mixing
- David Kahne – mixing on "Stiches", "Fetisha"
- Jay Baumgardner – mixing on "Pantomime"
- Tom Baker – mastering
- Brian Virtue – assistant engineer
- Cope Till – assistant engineer
- Doug Trantow – assistant engineer
- Anthony Valcic – programming
- Jonathan Davis – additional vocals on "Revival"
- Elijah Blue Allman – additional vocals on "Revival", additional synthesizers
- Troy Van Leeuwen – additional guitars on "Social Enemies" and "Dissention"
- Steve Gerdes – art direction, design
- Joseph Cultice – photography
Charts
Year-end charts
Notes and References
- Web site: Candy Ass: Orgy Review. PopMatters. Kat Iudicello. June 26, 2000. August 17, 2019.
- Web site: Orgy's Climax. Rollingstone. Gavin Edwards. September 16, 1999. August 17, 2019.
- News: Considine . J.D. . Orgy Candyass . The Baltimore Sun . 28 Jan 1999 . Live . 5.
- Web site: Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1999. Billboard. September 7, 2020.
