Orgone is an interesting term that refers to the "life energy" of humans. It may exist; it may not. That's all up for debate. One thing that is certain is that Orgone, the metal band from Pittsburgh, plays some seriously intense tunes. This four-piece group of fellows fused together technical metal, grindcore, and even dashes of hardcore and drone metal into their sound. Overall the vast majority of the songs remind me of groups like Psyopus and Through the Eyes of the Dead, minus all the pointless musical masturbation, with moments akin to Isis and Neurosis. They know they're talented, but they don't write songs just to showcase their skills. They write their music into well-constructed songs.
Perhaps the most endearing aspect of The Goliath is the conceptual story told by the lyrics. The lyrical team of vocalist Christian Senrud and guitarist Steve Jarrett has constructed a storyline that rivals that of some of literature's most adept minds.
The Goliath is an album that hints at a bright future for Orgone. The band has recently undergone some lineup changes though; hopefully they do not hinder the band's songwriting and development.
