The title of Static-X's latest album can be summed up like this: Project for sure, regeneration not so much, vol. 2—definitely a large amount. It’s a sprawling record, with 14 tracks in total, and while there are some solid moments, the overall feeling is a bit mixed. Most of the material here is decent, with a few standout tracks and a few that miss the mark entirely. What really holds the album back, though, is a sense of incompleteness—there’s something about the vibe that feels lacking, like the magic Static-X is known for is just out of reach.

On occasion, they do manage to recapture that signature Static-X energy. You’ll hear interesting riffs, quirky lyrics, and industrial touches that provide a brief spark of what made their earlier albums so engaging. But those moments are fleeting. The rest of the time, the songs struggle to maintain attention, as if they’re trying to be something they’re not, without fully committing to any one idea.

A few tracks do stand out for their distinctiveness, showcasing a bit of creativity and thoughtfulness. But one of them samples heavily from older material, which ends up reminding you more of the past than introducing anything new or exciting. It feels like they were aiming to evoke nostalgia but didn’t quite succeed in pushing the sound forward. Instead, we’re left with a collection of ideas that seem half-baked, like they didn’t quite know where to take them.

On the production side, there are some issues. At times, the vocals and drumming are hard to make out, making it difficult to fully appreciate the depth of the songs. On the bright side, there are a few solid riffs and bass lines scattered throughout the album that help elevate it at certain points. But overall, while it’s not a bad listen, it’s hard to shake the feeling that this album is more about keeping the project alive than offering anything truly groundbreaking.