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Castlemania

Osees · 2011

42 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · psychedelic rock · noise rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi psychedelia and frenetic noise rock that invites chaos and contemplation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • inviting chaos and contemplation
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • quirky soundscapes for exploration
  • playful energy for casual settings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking long, immersive tracks
  • prefer polished production quality

Where this album fits

Career context
When Osees released 'Castlemania' in 2011, they were transitioning from their earlier work as Thee Oh Sees, having established a solid cult following with their energetic live shows. This album followed their critically acclaimed release 'Dog Poison' (2010) and marked a continued exploration of their experimental sound, showcasing a prolific output typical of the band during this era.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Need Seed 2:54
  • 2 Corprophagist (A Bath Perhaps) 2:13
  • 3 Stinking Cloud 3:11
  • 4 Corrupted Coffin 2:07
  • 5 Pleasure Blimps 2:42
  • 6 A Wall, a Century 2 2:42
  • 7 Spider Cider 0:58
  • 8 The Whipping Continues 2:27
  • 9 Blood on the Deck 2:17
  • 10 Castlemania 2:31
  • 11 AA Warm Breeze 3:03
  • 12 Idea for Rubber Dog 1:28
  • 13 The Horse Was Lost 3:52
  • 14 I Won’t Hurt You 2:32
  • 15 If I Stay Too Long 3:34
  • 16 What Are We Craving? 3:22

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