Joey Chaos And The Ghosts – Elegy (Digital EP – Joey Chaos And The Ghosts)
Genre/Influences: Dark-rock, cold-wave.
Background/Info: This Canadian trio previously released an album (cf. “Polarizer”) in 2013 and a single (cf. “Fear”) in 2016. “Elegy” features three new songs featuring additional production by their compatriot Chris Peterson (OHMelectronic, FLA, Decree ao). The EP has been introduced as ‘written as a reactive, cathartic response to political discord, social ennui, love, addiction and death’.
Content: The opening song reveals a perfect mix between dark-rock and cold-wave music, which both the main influences running through the songs. The next track is a bit more cold-wave like while the last song reveals a harder approach achieved with some synth parts.
+ + + : The mix between dark-rock and cold-wave is an easy noticeable element and in a way the trademark of this band. Deep bass guitar play and carrying guitar riffs have been achieved with some electronic arrangements. I like the fast to get an EP featuring 3 different songs. My personal favorite one is “Distortion” for being the heaviest piece. The vocals feel passionate and I especially like the deep bass play.
– – – : Three songs, but not really hit here!
Conclusion: “Elegy” sounds okay, but not groundbreaking!
Best songs: “Distortion”, “Netlove”.
Rate: (6).
Artist: www.joeychaos.com / www.facebook.com/joeychaosmusic
About Joey Chaos And The Ghosts
Joey Chaos And The Ghosts is a rock trio based in Vancouver, Canada, with Joey Chaos on vocals, Andrew Walker on guitar and Megan Krenbrink on drums. The project’s debut album, “Polarizer”, was originally released in 2013 as a DIY recording under the billing Joey Chaos and A. Walker, then reworked and reissued in a revised version in 2021 via Victoria, BC label Surkeus Records, with guest contributions from Kimmortal, Ada Rook, Teddybare and Ghostlord.
The “Elegy” EP followed in 2019 on BAD/GOOD Records, with additional production by compatriot Chris Peterson (OHMelectronic, Front Line Assembly, Decree), and the band’s track “Immolate” later featured on Side-Line’s “Post-Punk (Genesis)” compilation. “Elegy” opened a release cycle completed by “Immolation” (2021) and “Graces” (2024).
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