Eastern Influence Week - Vola & the Oriental Machine

Vola & the Oriental Machine
Sa-Ka-Na Electric Device

Vola & the Oriental Machine have always been a furiously frantic band, but their 2009 album Sa-Ka-Na Electric Device took their break-neck post-punk to new heights, and lows. The album adds in an electronic element not really found on their previous work, and to great effect. Sometimes subtle, sometimes overt, the addition of synths and drum machines allows the band to add a bit of experimentation to the mix, providing straight up dance rock and some really dark stuff too. Sa-Ka-Na Electric Device has just enough pop to draw in some of the more timid listeners, and also provides something to expand their pallets.