Odd Senses Explained

Odd Senses
Type:	Album
Artist:	Psyopus
Cover:	Oddsensescoverart.jpg
Released:	February 17, 2009
Recorded:	July 21, 2008 – August 16, 2008
Studio:	Watchmen Studios in Lockport, New York, United States
Length:	62:07
Label:	Metal Blade
Prev Title:	Our Puzzling Encounters Considered
Prev Year:	2007

Odd Senses is the third and final album by Psyopus, released on February 17, 2009 via Metal Blade Records.^[1]

Musical themes

In an interview with MetalSucks, Arpmandude elaborated on some of the lyrical themes present on the album saying that many of the songs are not "about being pissed off at women."^[2] "Medusa" describes the difficulty of getting over someone when we have to see them all the time. ".44" refers to Son of Sam while "Duct Tape Smile" describes the set of a snuff film. "The Burning Halo" touches on exorcism, "X and Y" describes a sex change and "Ms Shyflower" is about being buried alive.^[2]

Personnel

Psyopus

• Brian Woodruff – vocals
• Christopher 'Arpmandude' Arp – guitars
• Michael Horn – bass
• Jason Bauers – drums, percussion, marimba

Additional musicians

• Jennifer Manganiello – guest vocals

Production and design

• Doug White – engineering
• Craig Schriber – artwork, design
• Justina Villnueva – photography

Trivia

• "Imogen's Puzzle Part 3" was composed in reverse to be played along with "Imogen's Puzzle Part 1".
• The song "Duct Tape Smile" became available on Tap Tap Revenge 3 since March 23, 2009. It is available free from the Metal Blade TTR Channel. It is notable as being one of the hardest songs to be featured in the game, due to its use of irregularly placed speed-taps.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Psyopus – Odd Senses . MetalBlade.com . MetalSucks . 2009-12-12.
2. Web site: Exclusive Interview with Chris Arp of Psyopus . Neilstein . Vince . May 7, 2009 . MetalSucks.net . MetalSucks . 2009-12-12.