Second full-length album “Clinics And Models” out now via Assur Anshar showcases Pink Panther Project’s evolving vision, sound design and storytelling
Limited edition CD still available
Electro-industrial outfit Pink Panther Project have released a new video for “Après-midi Paranoïaque“, a standout track from their second full-length album, “Clinics And Models“. The album is out now via the electro label Assur Anshar and distributed worldwide by The Circle Music.
“Après-midi Paranoïaque” is an ironically cheerful song that conceals unsettling French lyrics beneath its whimsical delivery. The track highlights the band’s penchant for dark humour and their ability to blend playful melodies with a distinctly sinister undercurrent. The new video adds a visual layer to this unsettling juxtaposition.
This follows the release of the video for “Soldaten”, a stark, militant anti-war anthem that highlights the band’s range and their ability to tackle impactful themes, and “Open A Clinic In Japan”, which 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.
The band previously released a video for the track “Black Pink Panthers” (stream here), which 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. “Clinics And Models” opens with “Under The Ash”, a cold yet catchy electro-ballad that captivates the listener with its icy chorus. This powerful introduction precedes an album that is darker, sharper, and more assured than their debut, while maintaining the seductive, techno-oriented electro aesthetic Pink Panther Project made itself 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 “The Black Bloc Song” and “Soldaten” 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” before transitioning to the hammering intensity of “The Worm”.
This limited edition CD release is restricted to just 500 copies.