Orphan Choir - Orphan Choir

1. New Rituals

2. Cross Your Fingers

3. Parable

4. Grave Blanket

5. The Night Nurse

6. Picture Book Of Saints

7. Gravel Tongues

8. Gene Tierney

9. Flat Lines And Dial Tones

10. Bent Keys

Orphan Choir have released their second album, which they have decided to self title. This album has the same sound and feel as their previous EP. These guys have a sound that is comparable to artists such as Junior Battles, Mockingbird, Wish Me Luck and even a Single Mothers, so if you like these bands, you could really like this band. They have a sound that is like indie rock, punk fusion. 

When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded to a pretty decent sound. Now the band is going for a grungy, rougher sound than is typically preferred, so it isn't as clear. This doesn't take away from anything, as this has a solid sound regardless. The instrumentation on this album is nothing that is going to really turn your head, but the band can play nice and steady. There is nothing overly great or overly bad here, just straight playing.

Not onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album are done with a very grungy roughness to them. The vocalist can certainly sing, and the vocals are quite clear, so you can get the idea behind each song pretty easily. All in all, the vocals are pretty decent here, and they pit with the type of music the band is playing. With the lyrics, the band sings songs about the blue collar lifestyle, living life, the things that happen around you a nd more. This band really just goes for humble lyrics and what goes on in a smaller city. We feel that a lot of people who live(d) the small town life, will be able to really relate to these songs. 

If you are looking for a single to this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen to get the idea of this album.

Orphan Choir have made an album that really expands their repertoire and shows people a grander scale of their work. These guys have done a pretty good job on capturing that indie punk sound and we like it. Give this album a listen to decide for yourself what you think or it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.) 

Genre: Punk/Rock/Indie

Release Date: Oct 9th, 2009

Location: Windsor, Ontario

Label: None

Orphan Choir - Demo

1. Cross Your Fingers

2. Truck-Stop Vows

3. Everything In Past Tense

4. Owls Lullaby

Orphan Choir have released their debut album. This one is just a demo. This album seems to have a very typical punk feel to it in both the music and vocal stylings. Although being round, we can hear a similar sound to that of an Against Me! or a Hot Water Music, so if you like those bands, you could really like this album. They have done an okay job here. When looking at the recording quality of this album, it has been recorded somewhat poorly. The quality isn't the greatest, and it seems like everything needs to be clearer. The instrumentation on this album is nothing to really turn an ear to, but the band has a base to work from here. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album seem to feel like they are going in and out of tune, while the singer screams at you. He also seems to go up and down on his delivery within each verse. You can see potential here, but they need a solid producer to mold the rawness of the band up, and give them direction. With the lyrics the band goes for messages about hoping you get a second chance with someone, living life on the road,and relationships in general. These seem to be the typical subject that bands sing about. It is nice how they don't say it so direct, so we give them a plus for that. We see potential. If you are looking for a single to this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen to get the idea of the album. Orphan Choir have made a debut album that is rough, but shows more can come out of the band. They have shown the direction they want to go, now they need to work on the overall package. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Rock/Punk

Release Date: 2006
Location: Windsor, Ontario
Label: None