London-based electro-industrial outfit Pink Panther Project returns with ‘Open A Clinic In Japan‘ the new single from their second full-length album, Clinics And Models, out now via the Assur Anshar label and distributed worldwide by Rune SerpentEuropa/The Circle Music, this 10-track album demonstrates a significant advancement in the band’s production and creative depth.
‘Open A Clinic In Japan‘ is the album’s most experimental offering: a slow, hypnotic journey drenched in modern-oriental psychedelia. It creates a twilight zone of sound, simultaneously gentle and disorienting, showcasing the band’s willingness to explore diverse sonic landscapes
It follows swiftly on from the single ‘Black Pink Panthers’ that revisits the band’s core identity with spectral electronics and a captivatingly sensual vocal performance, offering a compelling insight into the album’s overall sound.
The first single from the album was ‘Under The Ash’ that established an immediate, gripping tone for the album; a cold yet catchy electro-ballad that captivates with its icy chorus. This powerful opener precedes an album that is darker, sharper, and more assured than their debut, while maintaining the seductive, techno-oriented electro aesthetic Pink Panther Project is known for. The influence of Mike Oldfield is evoked through ethereal vocals and compelling electronic textures, creating a uniquely unsettling and engaging atmosphere.
Clinics And Models showcases Pink Panther Project‘s evolving vision, sound design, and storytelling. Tracks like the candid ‘Burn This Deep’ address the psychological effects of the internet, while the impactful ‘Sex Dreams’ and ‘Soldaten’ – A stark, militant anti-war anthem – highlight the band’s range. ‘Read, Repeat, Forget’ stands out as a sophisticated EBM piece, critiquing functional illiteracy within an infectious groove. The album explores experimental territory with ‘Open A Clinic In Japan’, a slow, hypnotic journey featuring modern-oriental psychedelia, before transitioning to the hammering intensity of ‘The Worm’. The ironically cheerful ‘Après-midi Paranoïaque’ conceals unsettling French lyrics beneath its whimsical delivery, while ‘White Mood’ offers rhythmic relief before ‘Black Pink Panthers’ revisits the band’s core identity with spectral electronics and a sensual vocal performance.
A limited edition CD release is restricted to just 500 copies and can be ordered here.
You can stream the singles here.
