Static-X Project: Regeneration Vol. 1 LP (Blue/Green Swirl Vinyl)

Static-X's 17th studio album and the first of two volumes featuring the last recordings of the late founder, Wayne Static.

The results are surprisingly great, harking back to their Wisconsin Death Trip days - when the combination of caustic metal and danceable techno was at its peak - and outshining much of their late-2000s output. For a band who had been out of the game for so long, there's a hunger to their approach and a tightness to the execution that surpasses that of a typical posthumous project that might rely on fan goodwill or nostalgia....Respectfully done, Project Regeneration, Vol. 1 is a fun and technically proficient reminder that Static-X were ahead of their time and perhaps a little underrated. Through this cathartic process, the album serves as a love letter to Static and their loyal fan base, a respectful tribute that both honors his legacy and adds an unexpected new chapter to their discography.