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Oh No

Xiu Xiu · 2021

53 min · 15 tracks · synth-pop · art rock

A chaotic blend of art rock and synth-pop, layered with raw emotion and experimental soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing and structure
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
At the time of 'Oh No's' release in March 2021, Xiu Xiu was nearing two decades in their career, having established themselves as avant-garde innovators since their debut in 2002. This album follows their 2019 project 'Girl with Basket of Fruit', marking a continuation of their exploration into darker themes and unconventional sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Dirty Beaches· The Knife· FKA twigs
If this clicks, go next to
Ignore Grief — Continues the experimental sound and emotional depth explored in Oh No.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sad Mezcalita 4:00
  • 2 I Cannot Resist 3:30
  • 3 The Grifters 3:12
  • 4 Goodbye for Good 4:17
  • 5 OH NO 2:37
  • 6 Rumpus Room 3:44
  • 7 Fuzz Gong Fight 3:47
  • 8 I Dream of Someone Else Entirely 2:54
  • 9 One Hundred Years 6:26
  • 10 A Classic Screw 3:19
  • 11 It Bothers Me All the Time 5:28
  • 12 Saint Dymphna 4:04
  • 13 Knock Out 2:56
  • 14 A Bottle of Rum 3:11
  • 15 ANTS 0:15

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