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Hometown: Auckland, NZ
Label: Creepshow Productions
Website: www.thistheoryofstatic.com
Genre: Alternative
THIS THEORY OF STATIC: ELECTRICITY
Electricity: (from the Greek word elektron, meaning amber, and finally from New Latin electricus, "amber-like") is a general term that encompasses a variety of phenomena resulting from the presence and flow of electric charge.
Electricity: The title of the new album from This Theory Of Static. The band that has not-so-quietly made its presence felt on live stages across New Zealand since March 2008. And the band that is about to blow the fuses of the NZ rock scene with this, it's 3rd album released through Wellington Label Creepshow Productions.
It may be only their 3rd full length effort in 10 years, but it feels more like their first according to singer/guitarist and founding member Dean Young who up until June 2007, was the band's sole member.
"The input, time, energy and enthusiasm of Luke, [Hale - drums] Jerome, [Buckleigh - Guitar] Matt, [Burling - Bass] and Adam, [Vink, who provided synth tracks to the record] for the project as a whole has been amazing. so it truely has been a real band effort."
Electricity is an expansive and at times epic listen. Each track makes it's mark with a production sound that belies it's relatively humble project studio roots, with Young recording the lot at his studio in West Auckland. "It was important to me to do justice to these huge songs with an equally big production."
From the spacey electronica-infused intro of “Set The Controls” to the epic “Seven is Exploding” the dark plundering stomp of “Resurrection Song” and the somber yet powerful first single “In Absentia” the album explores themes of self awareness, deceit and conspiracy and relationships.
This Theory of Static - Electricity. 2009
“This Auckland based band needs to get out across the country and quickly. This, their third release is chocked to the gills with some explosive and epic rock.”
Alastair Ross - Taranaki Daiy News
“Walls and walls of grungy, fuzzily distorted guitars assail you from the opening track, Set the Controls, and the sound only intensifies as the track list rolls through.”
Vicky Anderson - Christchurch Press
“The initial dedication to the craft is to be commended. There’s huge production on songs that are epic in scope, brilliant graphics, and plenty of food for thought both musically and lyrically. Those who appreciate somber but uplifting alternative rock should check this out.”
Ana Glowacz - NZ Musician Magazine
“...An alt-rock experience full of lusty guitars (courtesy of the talented Jerome Buckleigh) and a demand to turn the volume up. The listener is taken on a dark journey, an exploration through the rock wastelands and into a place few New Zealand bands have been.”
"The Eclectic" - Yahoo/Xtra
"...an often dark, always epic album. iPod essential: Seven Is Exploding."
Sunday Star Times
“This Theory Of Static have come close to perfecting the sound of Kiwi experimental rock. The ever building tension of Set The Controls is priceless and Planets Align oozes energy with smooth melodies over a manic rhythm. A great local release and a must listen for any Tool fan.
****”
Waikato Times
"One of the most electrifying (pun intended) new releases this month, Electricity is 12 tracks of some of the more innovative music you'll hear from a Kiwi band this year, or any year for that matter. Rock fans, this is one album you won't want to miss."
Chris Philpott - Investigate Magazine
