Oxidizer (album) explained

Oxidizer
Type:	album
Artist:	Chemlab
Cover:	ChemlabOxidizer.jpg
Genre:	Industrial rock
Length:	49:40
Label:	Underground Inc.
Prev Title:	The Machine Age
Prev Year:	2003
Next Title:	Rock Whore vs. Dance Floor
Next Year:	2006

Oxidizer is the third and final studio album by Chemlab, released on January 27, 2004, by Underground Inc.^[1]

Alternate versions and controversy

Jason Novak, credited as DJ? Acucrack and a member of Acumen Nation, was responsible for the original production of Oxidizer, but according to Novak, his finished tracks were "remixed" by other producers at Louche's behest, changing the album significantly in terms of the album's sound, 'sutures' and track order by the time of its official release.^[2] Novak notes that the original version of the album "reflected the proper spirit of Chemlab", and that he did not receive proper credit on the official release, despite being responsible for the majority of the music.^[3]

Reception

AllMusic awarded the Oxidizer album three out of five possible stars. Matthew Moyer of Ink 19 praised the atmosphere and programming of the music.^[4]

Personnel

Adapted from the Oxidizer liner notes.^[5]

Chemlab

• F.J. DeSanto – loops, noises
• Jamie Duffy – guitar, loops, production, recording
• Jared Louche – lead vocals, programming, arrangements, production
• Jason Novak – synthesizer, guitar, production, recording

Additional performers

• Dan Brill – drums (2, 9, 11)
• Russ Britton – scratching (10)
• Eliot Engelman – bass guitar (7, 9)
• Ethan Novak – drums (5)
• Geno Leonardo – sampler
• Charles Levi – bass guitar
• Dylan Thomas More – sampler (13)
• Ross Tregenza – scratching
• William Tucker – sampler (1)
• Krayge Tyler – sampler
• H. Vargas – synthesizer (10, 11)
• Mike Venezia – loops
• Ned Wahl – sampler

Production and design

• Julian Beeston – production, recording
• Bryan Black – recording
• Michael Doyle – illustrations, design
• Marc Plastic – 72 Hero
• Dave Suycott – mastering

External links

• Oxidizer at Discogs (list of releases)

Notes and References

1. Ilker . Yücel . F.J. DeSanto Co-Adapts Anime to the West . ReGen . September 20, 2012 . July 28, 2020.
2. Web site: DJ? Acucrack . Rockstarjournalism.com . 2012-03-04.
3. Web site: ReGen Magazine « Industrial, synthpop, electronic, alternative music ReGen Magazine . Regenmag.com . 2011-05-09 . 2012-03-04.
4. Matthew . Moyer . Chemlab: Oxidizer . Ink 19 . February 24, 2005 . July 24, 2020.
5. Oxidizer . . 2004 . booklet . . Chicago, Illinois.