Pins and Needles

by The Birthday Massacre

Overview

Their fourth album, Pins and Needles finds the Birthday Massacre evolving their sound, pushing their synth rock into bigger and more atmospheric directions with the help of some slick production and a more refined approach to songwriting. While the album still has the dark, gothic tone the band is known for, the songs here also have an industrial vibe to them. With production by Skinny Puppy producer Dave "Rave" Ogilvie, it's clear where Pins and Needles' newfound heaviness comes from. Fortunately for the Birthday Massacre, this new sound works for them. The thick, crunchy guitar work and spacy synthesizers blend together well, giving the songs a more spacious feeling and creating some wide open spaces for singer Chibi's vocals to explore. Longtime fans might have to do some adjusting to this more straightforward approach, but if they stick with it, they'll find Pins and Needles to be the Birthday Massacre's biggest and most expansive record yet. ~ Gregory Heaney

Product Details

Release Date:	09/14/2010
Label:	Metropolis
UPC:	0782388068024
Rank:	56272

Tracks

1. In the Dark
2. Always
3. Pale
4. Control
5. Shallow Grave
6. Sideways
7. Midnight
8. Pins and Needles
9. Two Hearts
10. Sleep Walking
11. Secret

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Birthday Massacre   Primary Artist
Rainbow   Guitar
M. Falcore   Guitar

Technical Credits

Rainbow   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Group Member
Dave Ogilvie   Mixing
Noah Mintz   Mastering
Terry McManus   Management
Brock McFarlane   Mixing Assistant
James Furlong   Design,Artwork,Web Design
Kitty Bridges   Wardrobe Design
M. Falcore   Composer,Engineer,Producer,Group Member
Natalie Shau   Design,Artwork,Web Design
Kevin Maher   Programming
Cole Sullivan   Design,Artwork
Vincent Marcone   Cover Design
Gary William Ogle   Band Photo
The Birthday Massacre   Web Design