Paralyzed (album) explained

Paralyzed
Type:	studio
Artist:	Witch
Cover:	Witch paralyzed cover1.jpg
Released:	March 18, 2008
Genre:	Doom metal stoner metal
Length:	37:40
Label:	Tee Pee^[1]
Producer:	Witch
Prev Title:	Witch
Prev Year:	2006

Paralyzed is the second studio album by American doom metal band Witch, founded by J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. Like their debut, Black Sabbath influence is noted, along with Black Flag influence for this album. This album reflected a bit of a change in Witch's sound, with them drawing more on hardcore punk.

Track listing

1. "Eye" – 3:41
2. "Gone" – 4:40
3. "1000 MPH" – 3:21
4. "Spacegod" – 4:38
5. "Disappear" – 3:37
6. "Sweet Sue" – 4:53
7. "Psychotic Rock" – 4:44
8. "Mutated" – 2:12
9. "Old Trap Line" – 5:54

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Paralyzed.^[2]

Witch

• Dave Sweetapple - bass
• Kyle Thomas - guitar, vocals
• J Mascis - drums
• Asa Irons - guitar

Additional Personnel

• Kurt Weisman - guitar on "Eye", "Spacegod", "Psychotic Rock", and "Mutated"
• Courtney Brooke - photography

Artwork

Production

• Witch - production
• Justin Pizzoferato - recording, mixing at Bisquiteen and Bank Row
• Paul Gold - mastering
• Henry Irons - tech support
• Sky Volz - tech support
• Robin Sweetapple - layout

Notes and References

1. Web site: Witch | Tee Pee Records Webstore. teepeerecords.com.
2. Paralyzed. liner notes. Witch. Tee Pee Records. 2008.