What makes Face Stabber by Osees notable?

Face Stabber received critical acclaim for its audacious experimentation and complex arrangements, debuting at number 6 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album's bold sound solidified Osees' reputation within the alternative and noise rock scenes, influencing emerging artists and contributing to a resurgence of interest in avant-garde music forms. Released on August 16, 2019, Face Stabber is the tenth studio album by Osees, marking a significant point in their evolution as they embraced more experimental sounds. This album followed their acclaimed work, Smote Reverser (2018), and showcased the band's willingness to push boundaries further while maintaining their frenetic energy.

Who is Face Stabber for?

Face Stabber works well if you're into dynamic exploration with quiet interludes, wave-like pacing with surprises and immersive listening for deep focus.

How many songs are on Face Stabber?

Face Stabber has 14 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.

Face Stabber

Osees · 2019

79 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A sprawling, chaotic journey through noise rock and psychedelic textures that challenges conventional song structures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Daily Heavy — This opening track sets the tone with its relentless rhythm and layered instrumentation, embodying the album's chaotic spirit while establishing thematic depth.
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Face Stabber — The title track encapsulates the album's raw energy and brevity, featuring an aggressive tempo that reflects the band’s punk influences.
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Scutum & Scorpius — At over fourteen minutes long, this epic composition showcases the band's ability to create expansive musical landscapes that blend intensity with intricate details.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

66 /100

Alpine

Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

The album's experimental nature and complex arrangements showcase Osees' evolution while maintaining a distinct sound.

What we noticed

The album features extended tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and textures.
The use of layered instrumentation and effects creates dense soundscapes that often obscure traditional song structures.

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

Influence 4/10

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

dynamic exploration with quiet interludes
wave-like pacing with surprises
immersive listening for deep focus
short bursts of chaotic energy

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on August 16, 2019, Face Stabber is the tenth studio album by Osees, marking a significant point in their evolution as they embraced more experimental sounds. This album followed their acclaimed work, Smote Reverser (2018), and showcased the band's willingness to push boundaries further while maintaining their frenetic energy.
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