What makes An Odd Entrances by Osees notable?

An Odd Entrances received critical acclaim and solidified Osees' position in the underground music scene, praised for its innovative sound and adventurous spirit. The album's unique blend of styles influenced a wave of contemporary alternative and noise rock bands, further expanding the boundaries of these genres. Released on January 1, 2016, An Odd Entrances is Osees' follow-up to their acclaimed album Mutilator Defeated at Last. At this point in their career, the band was evolving their sound, incorporating more experimental elements while still maintaining their roots in garage rock and psychedelia. This album marked a significant phase of artistic exploration for the group.

Who is An Odd Entrances for?

An Odd Entrances works well if you're into steady progression with peaks, psychedelic explorations of sound and introspective moments of reflection.

How many songs are on An Odd Entrances?

An Odd Entrances has 6 tracks, running approximately 29 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

An Odd Entrances

Osees · 2016

29 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock

A kaleidoscopic journey through noise rock and psychedelic sounds, blending chaotic energy with introspective lyricism.

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Top tracks — play these first

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You Will Find It Here — This opening track sets an immersive tone with its hypnotic rhythms and layered instrumentation, showcasing the band's ability to balance chaos and melody.
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The Poem — With its concise structure and poignant lyrics, this track highlights the band's introspective side, offering a stark contrast to the surrounding sonic experimentation.
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Nervous Tech (Nah John) — Clocking in at over eight minutes, this sprawling piece exemplifies Osees' penchant for lengthy jams, weaving intricate musical motifs into a captivating narrative.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases inventive compositions and strong production, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.

What we noticed

The album opens with a track that features layered guitar effects and a steady drumbeat, establishing a dense soundscape.
The final track features an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering atmosphere.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 3/10

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

steady progression with peaks
psychedelic explorations of sound
introspective moments of reflection
for focused listening
captivating flow for journeys

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
avoid lengthy musical explorations

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on January 1, 2016, An Odd Entrances is Osees' follow-up to their acclaimed album Mutilator Defeated at Last. At this point in their career, the band was evolving their sound, incorporating more experimental elements while still maintaining their roots in garage rock and psychedelia. This album marked a significant phase of artistic exploration for the group.
Stylistic neighbors: Ty Segall· Pond· King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard