Released 10 years ago
A Weird Exits
Osees · 2016
39 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of frenetic energy and experimental textures, merging noise rock with psychedelic undertones.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dead Man's Gun — Opening with a haunting melody, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of dark themes while showcasing the band's signature frenetic style.
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Crawl Out From the Fall Out — This nearly eight-minute epic encapsulates the band's ability to build tension through dynamic shifts, making it a standout example of their expansive approach to songwriting.
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Plastic Plant — With its catchy hooks and driving rhythm, this track exemplifies Osees' knack for blending accessible melodies with experimental soundscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental nature and dynamic shifts create a unique listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features extended instrumental sections, with several tracks exceeding five minutes and exploring repetitive motifs.
- Tracks often shift abruptly in dynamics, moving from quiet, introspective moments to loud, chaotic bursts of sound.
- The use of unconventional song structures is prevalent, with some tracks lacking traditional verses and choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- surreal sonic landscape exploration
- dynamic journey through textures
- engaging rhythmic chaos
- immersive in-order listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- A Weird Exits is the ninth studio album by Osees, released during a prolific period for the band following their 2015 breakthrough Mutilator Defeated at Last. The album showcases their evolving sound and artistic exploration, solidifying their presence in the modern psych-rock landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ty Segall· Pond· King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dead Man's Gun 3:28
- 2 Ticklish Warrior 3:06
- 3 Jammed Entrance 5:21
- 4 Plastic Plant 5:39
- 5 Gelatinous Cube 3:27
- 6 Unwrap the Fiend, Pt. 2 4:27
- 7 Crawl Out From the Fall Out 7:50
- 8 The Axis 6:11
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