Oddfellows
Tomahawk · 2013
40 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A jagged blend of experimental rock and alternative metal, slicing through genre boundaries with raw intensity and intricate musicianship.
Top tracks — play these first
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Oddfellows — The title track encapsulates the album's chaotic energy and serves as a manifesto for the band's unconventional style, setting the tone for the entire record.
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White Hats/Black Hats — This track stands out with its contrasting sections that shift from melodic to abrasive, highlighting the band's skill in merging disparate musical ideas seamlessly.
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Rise Up Dirty Waters — Featuring a driving rhythm and compelling lyrics, this song exemplifies Tomahawk's knack for creating catchy hooks within a complex sonic landscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate musicianship and genre-blending, making it distinct yet cohesive.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, such as 'White Hats/Black Hats', which shifts from a slow build to a frenetic climax.
- 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
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, punchy listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- immersive in-order experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Oddfellows is Tomahawk's fourth studio album, following their 2007 release, Anonymous. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound after several lineup changes, including the return of bassist Trevor Dunn, which brought a fresh dynamic to their avant-garde approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mr. Bungle· Faith No More· Tool
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Oddfellows 3:29
- 2 Stone Letter 2:52
- 3 I.O.U. 2:38
- 4 White Hats/Black Hats 3:21
- 5 A Thousand Eyes 2:40
- 6 Rise Up Dirty Waters 3:06
- 7 The Quiet Few 3:48
- 8 "I Can Almost See Them" 2:36
- 9 South Paw 4:00
- 10 Choke Neck 3:51
- 11 Waratorium 3:27
- 12 Baby Let's Play ____ 2:43
- 13 Typhoon 2:11
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