In Review: “Sirens”, the new EP by Lady Parasyte —by Jeff Woodward
This month local Chicago musician, Lady Parasyte, brought out her new EP titled, Sirens. The six track EP varies in musical style from the ambient opening track, Sirens, to the fast moving, almost metal sounding Are you Dead Yet. Her style cannot be locked down, and varies from electro beats and underlying loops ala Nine Inch Nails, to an almost industrial/techno upbeat that keeps the heart pumping. The Decadence is just one example of how an artist can take a looped wave sound, and a deep bass line, mix it up with well thought out lyrics, and turn it into a great song.
Being a fan of EMB/techno genre, and also being from the Chicago area, the self proclaimed “home” of house music, I am usually very critical when it comes to artists trying to hock their basement made tracks in every Chicago area music shop within a fifty mile radius of the Loop. Lady Parasyte transcends that stereotype. You could tell the time was spent on creating an excellent EP, the sound is great and professionally made, and above all else, the lyrics are put together well. We’re not talking about your typical club lyrics, meaningless and void of any thought provoking subjects; we are talking about well thought out lyrical combinations that leave the listener doing that; actually listening. It might be a long shot, but in a way, Lady Parasyte reminds me of a younger Trent Reznor, mixing solid music with lyrics that came from the heart. To sing these lyrics, Lady Parasyte uses vocals that are soothingly cool in some songs, to overtly guttural growls, like in Are you Dead Yet?
Sirens is an excellent and well put together EP. Lady Parasyte is on the rise, and it’s only a matter of time before she’s picked up by a big label. Grab the EP while you still have time to brag to your friends, “I heard of her first!”
Sirens is available now, and can be purchased at www.ladyparasyte.com. For more information about upcoming club dates and about Lady Parasyte herself, visit www.myspace.com/ladyparasyte.