Carrion Crawler/The Dream
Osees · 2011
41 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A relentless blend of frenzied riffs and hypnotic rhythms that oscillates between chaos and melody.
Top tracks — play these first
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Carrion Crawler — The opener sets an aggressive tone with its driving beat and catchy hooks, encapsulating the album's energetic spirit.
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Chem-Farmer — This track blends punk energy with a psychedelic twist, showcasing the band's knack for merging rawness with intricate melodies.
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The Dream — As the album's title track, it features sprawling instrumentation that highlights the band's experimental side and lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic riffs with varied tempos and layered sounds, showcasing Osees' distinctive style.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid guitar riffs and driving percussion, setting a frenetic pace.
- Several tracks incorporate shifts in tempo, with moments of calm followed by explosive instrumentation, particularly in 'Contraption / Soul Desert'.
- The use of layered vocals and harmonies creates a dense soundscape, especially prominent in 'The Dream' and 'Robber Barons'.
- The final track, 'Heavy Doctor', concludes with an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of tension.
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- frenetic bursts of chaotic energy
- engaging headphone detail hunting
- for late-night exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, predictable tracks
- seek instant gratification only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2011, Osees, then known as Thee Oh Sees, released Carrion Crawler/The Dream as their sixth studio album. This project followed the band's breakout success with 2010's Warm Slime, solidifying their presence in the garage rock revival scene while showcasing a more experimental edge.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ty Segall· Pond· King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Carrion Crawler 5:55
- 2 Contraption / Soul Desert 5:26
- 3 Robber Barons 5:20
- 4 Chem-Farmer 4:12
- 5 Opposition (with Maracas) 1:43
- 6 The Dream 6:57
- 7 Wrong Idea 1:57
- 8 Crushed Grass 2:57
- 9 Crack in Your Eye 3:46
- 10 Heavy Doctor 3:06
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