Paralyzed is the second studio album by American doom metal band Witch, founded by J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. Like their debut, Black Sabbath influence is noted, along with Black Flag influence for this album. This album reflected a bit of a change in Witch's sound, with them drawing more on hardcore punk.

Paralyzed
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 18, 2008
Genre
Length37:40
LabelTee Pee[1]
ProducerWitch
Witch chronology
Witch
(2006)
Paralyzed
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Alternative Press[3]
Pitchfork4.9/10[4]
The Skinny[5]

Track listing

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  1. "Eye" – 3:41
  2. "Gone" – 4:40
  3. "1000 MPH" – 3:21
  4. "Spacegod" – 4:38
  5. "Disappear" – 3:37
  6. "Sweet Sue" – 4:53
  7. "Psychotic Rock" – 4:44
  8. "Mutated" – 2:12
  9. "Old Trap Line" – 5:54

Personnel

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Credits adapted from the liner notes of Paralyzed.[6]

Witch

Additional Personnel

  • Kurt Weisman - guitar on "Eye", "Spacegod", "Psychotic Rock", and "Mutated"
  • Courtney Brooke - photography

Artwork

Production

  • Witch - production
  • Justin Pizzoferato - recording, mixing at Bisquiteen and Bank Row
  • Paul Gold - mastering
  • Henry Irons - tech support
  • Sky Volz - tech support
  • Robin Sweetapple - layout

References

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  1. ^ "Witch | Tee Pee Records Webstore". teepeerecords.com.
  2. ^ "Paralyzed – Witch | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  3. ^ "Witch". July 7, 2008.
  4. ^ "Witch: Paralyzed". Pitchfork.
  5. ^ "Witch – Paralyzed | The Skinny". www.theskinny.co.uk.
  6. ^ Paralyzed (liner notes). Witch. Tee Pee Records. 2008.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)