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PSYCHOGORIA

by Panic Priest

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voicesvcx I'm late to the game but this album! ❤️ and I love the cover of self control! Favorite track: Self Control.
Lorenzo
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Lorenzo Layered with pounding beats, throbbing bass, and tasteful melodic leads providing a perfect backdrop for the commanding baritone vocals, this is a very authentic yet modern take on this style. The production allows for everything to shine through, but never takes away how urgent some of the tracks come across.

Catchy melodies and choruses that make this album burrow deeper and get stuck in your head. Sometimes lending near anthemic song structures that beg for repeated listens.

Insanely good!
preciousken
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preciousken Jack has a gorgeous and razor streaming style between the cracks of the darkscene. Warm crooning Baritone, waterfall backdrop synths, and lightning crackle guitar leads. Panic Priest always needs more recognition and having this single as number 1 is a fitting start. People need to start recognizing Jack as one of the top voices in the modern scene. Favorite track: ANGELSTEAL.
The Drawing Circle
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The Drawing Circle Love the journey this album takes me on, with each listen I'm getting more hooked. I don't know how many times I've listen to Second Seduction, and Psychogoria will surly follow in the same pattern. Favorite track: When Daylight Disappears.
Liberty V.
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Liberty V. PSYCHOGORIA is yet another masterpiece expertly and outrageously crafted by Chicago's local legend, Jack Armondo. After the absolute powerhouse that was Second Seduction, what artist would dare steer away from the path to bravely explore new themes and styles? Panic Priest, of course... With motifs of horror cinema and a tangible desire for the community of dark clubs and gothic nightlife, PSYCHOGORIA is equal parts aural sensation and danceable joy. He's done it again - but are we surprised? Favorite track: She's My Guy.
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    1. Panic Priest - PSYCHOGORIA (Bay of Blood Edition - Opaque Red Vinyl)

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    Panic Priest - PSYCHOGORIA • 180 gram colored vinyl • 350gsm jacket with matte finish • Red flood print inside jacket pocket • Black poly-lined inner sleeves • OBI strip • Insert with lyrics and liner notes

    Panic Priest - Second Seduction • 140 gram colored vinyl • 350gsm jacket with matte finish and 3mm spine • Black flood print inside jacket pocket • Black poly-lined inner sleeves • OBI strip • Insert with lyrics and liner notes



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    180 gram colored vinyl • 350gsm jacket with matte finish and 3mm spine • Red flood print inside jacket pocket • Black poly-lined inner sleeves • Mastered specifically for vinyl by Adam Boose at Cauliflower Audio • Photography by David Gall • Artwork and layout by Eric Adrian Lee

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1.
SANCTIFIED 04:23
your soul laid at my altar keep faith and never falter each day, higher and higher don’t stray, I’m your reminder each sin I will deliver no shame, I’m your forgiver this sweat, your absolution don’t fret, I’m the solution didn’t believe now you believe when you’re down on your knees I set you free you’ve been sanctified don’t you run away from me tonight this is our final flame gave yourself to me you’ll never be the same you’re sanctified won’t let you get away receiving your confessions exorcize your possessions under this spell I bind you heart swells, I will remind you didn’t believe now you believe when I’m down on my knees crucify me you’ve been sanctified don’t you run away from me tonight this is our final fate gave yourself to me you’ll never be the same sanctified your love won’t get away this dark light shines upon you as you search for the answers heart beats faster and faster when you pray for forgiveness I’m justifying your penance in my arms you’ll be set free here with me this is the final flame, we’ll never be the same sanctified you’ve been sanctified and don’t you run away from me tonight feed this eternal flame gave yourself to me you’ll never be the same you’re sanctified your love won’t get away your love won’t get away you’ll never get away your love won’t get away
2.
let it be this cruel menagerie on display but never free let it play this ghoulish cabaret when the night falls I’ll be me and will you tell the lies I want to hear wrapped around your finger no sense of fear when daylight disappears when daylight disappears celebrate this luminescent state let it rain all over me will you testify to all you hold dear in the dark it’s crystal clear right here when daylight disappears when daylight disappears when daylight disappears when daylight disappears stay right here will you sympathize with tragedy eyes that pierce right through me what do they see will you tell the lies I want to hear in the dark it’s crystal clear right here when daylight disappears when daylight disappears when daylight disappears right here stay right here one night to destroy one night to be your toy
3.
ANGELSTEAL 03:36
they set you up and sat you in the shadows to shut you up and feel like nothing matters a simple time a simple life in tatters to lead you blind and deal with other matters follow the signs to heal they left you shattered borrow the time the angels steal away baby, I know the crimes you pay I need you here, but you’re far away borrow the time the angels steal the way you feel they sliced you up it cuts right to the marrow and just enough to bleed away the shallow a distant place can make it hard to swallow without a trace you lead your own tomorrow follow the signs to heal they left you shattered borrow the time the angels steal away cause baby, I know the crimes you pay I need you here but you’re far away borrow the time the angels steal the way you feel this weight you feel let it all go let it all fall away let it all molt away why go so far astray a million years from yesterday reminds of the time the angels steal all you need to know all you need to know right here why go so far astray a million tears of yesterday I know the time the angels steal the way you feel
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PSYCHOGORIA 04:17
I can’t believe that this is real can’t shake the way I feel don’t look now, it’s crawling up behind Psychogoria spinning around inside a dream sweat on my brow, it starts to sting I’m frozen now and wrapped inside a shroud Psychogoria I don’t believe in my own eyes cause what they see I can’t describe there’s a damned and evil thing inside of my mind Psychogoria swinging along to the latest scream it takes an axe to watch you bleed you get away to still breathe all this seems advised Psychogoria I can’t wake up, it follows me this is a wolfman feeding on everything I’m not at the scene of crime Psychogoria I won’t be sated love to be hated voices still taunt me restless and haunting lost in the fire crept up beside her only to melt in her eyes Psychogoria no no, yeah yeah yeah no no, yeah yeah yeah no no, yeah yeah yeah yeah Psychogoria
5.
She's My Guy 03:07
she said let me be your God tonight letting go instead put me on top tonight let me free your mind dry your crying eyes (she said) let me take your breath count your stars tonight I want to be your guy she said let me be your guiding light knotted to your bed be your top tonight let me hear your cries I’m in charge tonight (she said) let me free your head of all thought tonight I want to be your dead right she could read my last rites better hold on real tight she controls my ecstasy, yeah stay high good until the last bite I could never deny she said let me free your mind and count your crimes I want to be your guy I’ve got no words no more she has me on all fours let me free your mind and count your crimes I want to be your dead right she could read my last rites better hold on real tight she controls my ecstasy stay high good until the last bite I could end up denied she said let me free your mind I’m your guiding light (she said) let me in your head you’re all mine tonight (she said) let me place the bets I can drive tonight (she said) put it to the test count your stars tonight I want to be your guy
6.
DEADLUST 04:14
I, I want to find your veins run out on the streets again fight, need to get to you but I know that I’m just victim to your voodoo that you do take another hit of me don’t you go run for cover open your eyes and see it’s just me, deadly lover take a hit of me don’t you go run for cover open your eyes and see I’m your deadly lover just try to mitigate your fears and I can wipe away those tears cry when the moon is full cause I know that we both live for the push and pull we do the darkest breed in the darkest night we lost our souls with each tender bite and let it go without a trace one wolf to another let’s try to be brave oh rise from the grave the darkest breed in the darkest night we lost our souls with each tender bite deadlust for all eternity the skin we scratch and the bones we break this suffering leads to comforting we both know there’s no escape take another hit of me don’t you go run for cover open your eyes and see it’s just me, deadly lover take a hit of me don’t you go run for cover open your eyes and see I’m your deadly lover just try to be brave oh I’m gonna change (tell me all the things you dream about me) take a hit of me take another hit of me
7.
you’re cold as ice, you don’t play nice and you leave me hanging on your line lost, alone, strung out to dry I always pray for one more day and I play the fool for just a taste it’s never enough anyway but your heartbeat gives you away your heartbeat gives you away yeah you’re mean and cruel with the things you say but your heartbeat gives you away you’re never soft, hard at all costs but you cut your nose just to spite your face who ya fooling anyway your heartbeat gives you away your heartbeat gives you away yeah you’re mean and cruel with the game you play but your heartbeat gives you away your heartbeat gives you away your heartbeat gives you away pounding in your neck throbbing through your veins your heartbeat gives you away when time stands still paused at your will will you break the spell or leave me unfulfilled (I know still) your heartbeat gives you away your heartbeat gives you away yeah you’re mean and cruel with what you won’t say but your heartbeat gives you away your heartbeat gives you away your heartbeat gives you away pounding in your neck throbbing through your veins your heartbeat gives you away and I’ll place the bet that you’re gonna stay no matter how many times you stray your tell tale heart has left you betrayed your heartbeat gives you away
8.
Self Control 04:32
9.
BLACKFALLEN 04:07
you’re the goddess on the hill for whom I always will illuminate and immolate my body for your kill there’s a distant memory of who I used to be but you took his place without a trace and now I’ve been set free blackfallen your heathen my soul to keep and agonize blackfallen to breathe in sighs the darkening of my light you’re a toxic remedy pressuring me to worship at your feet you’re a sinful living grace a Pollyannish state that I can never leave now you’re here with me blackfallen your heathen my soul to keep and agonize blackfallen to breathe in sighs stay the night blackfallen your heathen my soul to keep and compromise blackfallen to breathe in sighs the darkening of my light disintegrate my helpless fate wash over me don’t leave me here with nothing better believe I’m rushing deep in your throes I long to be now you’re here with me blackfallen your heathen my soul to keep and agonize blackfallen to breathe in sighs stay the night blackfallen your heathen my soul to keep and compromise blackfallen to breathe in sighs the darkening of my light (giving your life away) the darkening of my light (giving your life away)
10.
let’s start a fire and let it rise when the feeling comes we just let it burn in the dead of night let’s start a fire and cast it high if it starts to wane we just feed the flames till they multiply let’s start the night I wouldn’t heed this curtain call it’s better to bleed than take the fall in a case like this it’s worth the risk you can’t live life like this you can’t believe in something when there’s nothing at all let’s start a fire and let it rise when the feeling comes we just let it burn in the dead of night let’s start a fire and cast it high if it starts to wane we just feed the flames till they multiply let’s start the night our scarlet stain won’t be in vain just strike the match and watch the blaze with a fatal kiss here comes the wish you can’t feel love like this you can’t believe in something when you’re trapped in these walls let’s start a fire and let it rise when the feeling comes we just let it burn in the dead of night let’s start desire and rev it high if it starts to stall we just kick it all into overdrive let’s start a fire let’s start a fire let’s start a fire let’s start a fire let’s start the night
11.

about

Note: A digital download of the album IS included with vinyl purchase.
CD and Digital Only formats of the album are available here: panicpriestngp.bandcamp.com

Panic Priest is the darkwave conduit through which singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jack Armondo reaches into your soul, takes hold, and doesn’t let go. For fans of Tears for Fears, Peter Murphy, The Mission, and Alice Cooper.

If you’ve been following Panic Priest’s rapid rise in the modern dark scene, then you’re no doubt familiar with the phrase “death, sex, and doomed romance” - three themes that feature heavily throughout the Panic Priest canon. With his third full-length album PSYCHOGORIA, Armondo certainly hasn’t forsaken those themes or the deep emotions they evoke, but he has added a sense of fun, and even a hint of camp, to the proceedings. Written during the height of the lockdown, it’s a record that longs for a return to the club, to dancing and physical connection, to friends and ‘80s goth nights - an embodiment of everything Armondo himself was craving while isolated from the world at large for the better part of two years. After the success of 2020’s Second Seduction, Armondo could’ve played it safe and turned in a follow up that felt like an extension of his breakout sophomore album. But PSYCHOGORIA feels different. Sure, Panic Priest’s signature sound is alive and well on this latest effort, but PSYCHOGORIA sees Panic Priest pushing himself in new directions, drawing heavily on his love of new wave and horror movies. In fact, the album could have easily been the rock soundtrack to an ‘80s horror flick. Because, underneath the coat of darkwave, post-punk polish and throbbing electronic beats, there lies an ‘80s rock record meant for the biggest stage, with massively catchy hooks and melodic choruses everywhere you look - all tied together with Armondo’s crooning baritone, making it uniquely Panic Priest. So, while he’s not taking himself too seriously this time around, that doesn’t mean you should do the same. Panic Priest is on the cusp of something special and PSYCHOGORIA is just the beginning…

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released December 2, 2022

All songs written and performed by Jack Armondo Sparacino
(Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synths, Programming), except “Self Control” written by Giancarlo Bigazzi, Raffaele Riefoli, Steve Piccolo

Additional musicians:
Daniel Belasco “Self Control” (Synths / Programming)
Toph McNeil “BLACKFALLEN” (Programming)
Brian Fox “Start the Night” (String Arrangement)

Produced and mixed by Brian Fox and Jack Armondo
Recorded by Brian Fox at Altered States and by Jack Armondo at home
Mastered by Adam Boose at Cauliflower Audio

Artwork and Layout by Eric Adrian Lee
Photography by David Gall
Make-up/Styling by Kylie McCalla

Thank you: Roger and Micah from NGP, Adam from Midnight Mannequin, Dusty “Goth Dad” Gannon, KYI*

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