Corlyx – Purple Pain (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Out Of Line)
“Purple Pain” is the third official album by the American trio Corlyx. Now based in Europe, the group commutes between Italy and the UK and has packed no fewer than 19 songs into this double album.
The band’s influences and overall style continue in the vein of their previous opus, “Blood In The Disco”. It blends raw Pop elements with Post-Punk and Industrial, creating a true crossover sound carried by powerful choruses that invite you to sing along at the top of your lungs. Singer Caitlin Stokes delivers a sultry vocal performance, masterfully supported by Brandon Ashley and Davide Rocco. Chris Pohl (Blutengel) makes a guest appearance on one track, adding even more appeal to this release.
The combination of guitar work and electronic arrangements is particularly effective on this album. Personally, I have a soft spot for the second disc, which leans toward a darker sound, but overall, “Purple Pain” has a lot to offer. Corlyx is a band that continues to grow in name and reputation, and this album will undoubtedly contribute to that rise. (Rating:8).
Side-Line covered the album’s lead single, “Zombie Kid”, when Corlyx released it in November 2024 alongside the announcement of a new album for 2025.
Listen to “Zombie Kid”:
About Corlyx
Corlyx was formed in Los Angeles in 2015 when singer-songwriter Caitlin Stokes met producer and guitarist Brandon Ashley, also the frontman of dark rock act The Dark. The duo released its first EP, “One Of Us”, the following year, then moved to Berlin, Germany to record its debut album, “Music 2F2”, released in 2017. A second album, “In2 The Skin”, followed on August 16, 2019, recorded in the UK, where the band relocated.
Corlyx released its third album, “Blood In The Disco”, on November 25, 2022, preceded by the singles “The Echo” and “Take Off Everything”. The band signed to Out Of Line in 2023, issuing the singles “Wasted And Alone” and “Kill Cave”, the latter featuring Suzi Sabotage. Caitlin Stokes and Brandon Ashley were joined by bassist Davide “Davy” Rocco, completing the current lineup. “Zombie Kid” followed in November 2024 as the first single from “Purple Pain”, the double album released on February 14, 2025 and reviewed here.
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