Memory of a Cut Off Head
Osees · 2017
44 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A swirling blend of psychedelic rock and noise, steeped in surreal imagery and experimental textures that defy conventional structure.
Top tracks — play these first
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Memory of a Cut Off Head — The title track encapsulates the album's themes with its dreamlike narrative and haunting melodies, setting an otherworldly tone for the entire record.
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Cannibal Planet — This track features frenetic instrumentation combined with unsettling lyrics, showcasing the band’s ability to merge chaos with melodic elements effectively.
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The Remote Viewer — With its expansive length, this song explores ambient soundscapes while maintaining a propulsive energy, illustrating Osees’ dynamic range within this project.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental approach and unique sound make it stand out in the alternative rock genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered, swirling guitars and dissonant vocals, setting a surreal tone.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes and unconventional song structures, such as 'Neighbor to None', which shifts from a slow build to frenetic energy.
- The use of varied instrumentation, including synthesizers and unconventional percussion, creates a dense soundscape that challenges traditional rock formats.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- haunting melodies that linger
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- immersive headphone exploration
- thought-provoking late-night listens
Maybe skip if you
- seeks instant gratification
- prefers straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, Memory of a Cut Off Head marks Osees' tenth studio album and showcases their evolution into a more experimental sound following the critically acclaimed A Weird Exits in 2016. This album also represents a deepening exploration of surrealism and the avant-garde in their music, reflecting the band’s ongoing artistic reinvention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ty Segall· Pond· King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Memory of a Cut Off Head 4:47
- 2 Cannibal Planet 4:29
- 3 The Remote Viewer 5:27
- 4 The Baron Sleeps and Dreams 3:34
- 5 On & On Corridor 5:50
- 6 Neighbor to None 2:30
- 7 The Fool 4:41
- 8 Chopping Block 3:14
- 9 Time Tuner 5:57
- 10 Lift a Finger (by the Garden Path) 4:27
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