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OCS 4: Get Stoved

Osees · 2005

31 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · psychedelic rock · noise rock

A chaotic blend of frenetic energy, lo-fi production, and experimental textures that defy genre boundaries.

Why this album works

OCS 4: Get Stoved received positive critical reception for its adventurous spirit and eclectic sound, helping to establish Osees as a key player in the noise rock and psychedelic revival of the mid-2000s. This album also exemplified the band's influence on subsequent generations of indie and alternative artists who value experimentalism alongside catchy melodies.
Best for
short bursts of frenetic energy chaotic explorations of sound for quick listening breaks
Context
Released in 2005, OCS 4: Get Stoved marks the fourth album by Osees, following their acclaimed release, The Master's Bedroom Is Worth Spending a Night In. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the underground music scene, experimenting with sound while embracing a more raw and spontaneous approach to recording.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wait All Nite Standout 2:25
  • 2 Devil's Last Breath 1:14
  • 3 Tower & The Wall 3:09
  • 4 Friends of St. Thomas 1:53
  • 5 Along the Way... 1:46
  • 6 Crime on My Mind Standout 3:14
  • 7 Get Thy Bearings 2:21
  • 8 Harmony & Bells 2:45
  • 9 Head 2 1:43
  • 10 Beginning Burning 2:39
  • 11 Head 0:56
  • 12 Cookie Destroyer 2:14
  • 13 Oh Babe, It Ain't No Lie 2:23
  • 14 Dreadful Heart Standout 3:02

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